| Title: |
Association Between Body Mass Index and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| Authors: |
Deng L, Jia L, Wu XL, Cheng M |
| Source: |
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity, Vol Volume 18, Pp 555-563 (2025) |
| Publisher Information: |
Dove Medical Press, 2025. |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Specialties of internal medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
type 2 diabetes mellitus, body mass index, hba1c, glycemic control, obesity, weight management, Specialties of internal medicine, RC581-951 |
| More Details: |
Li Deng, Long Jia, Xiao-Li Wu, Ming Cheng Department of Rehabilitation, Chengdu Jinniu District People’s Hospital, Chengdu, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ming Cheng, Email 17084599@qq.comBackground: Body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for poor glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the extent to which BMI correlates with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and its clinical implications require further investigation.Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between BMI and HbA1c levels in T2DM patients and to explore the clinical significance of BMI management in optimizing glycemic control.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 T2DM patients from Jinniu District Hospital between 2024/04/01 and 2024/10/03. BMI and HbA1c levels were recorded, and patients were categorized into normal weight (BMI < 25 kg/m²), overweight (25 ≤ BMI < 30 kg/m²), and obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²). Pearson correlation analysis was used to assess the relationship between BMI and HbA1c. One-way ANOVA was employed to compare HbA1c levels across BMI categories.Results: A significant positive correlation between BMI and HbA1c was observed (r = 0.45, P < 0.001). Obese patients had significantly higher HbA1c levels (8.5 [7.8– 9.0]%) compared to overweight (7.7 [7.2– 8.1]%, P < 0.01) and normal-weight patients (6.9 [6.4– 7.5]%, P < 0.001). The graded relationship indicated worsening glycemic control with increasing BMI.Conclusion: Higher BMI is associated with poorer glycemic control in T2DM patients. Obese patients, in particular, may benefit from more intensive weight management strategies to reduce HbA1c levels and prevent diabetes-related complications. These findings underscore the importance of integrating BMI reduction into diabetes management plans to improve clinical outcomes.Keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus, body mass index, HbA1c, glycemic control, obesity, weight management |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1178-7007 |
| Relation: |
https://www.dovepress.com/association-between-body-mass-index-and-glycemic-control-in-type-2-dia-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-DMSO; https://doaj.org/toc/1178-7007 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/a34fd1653c9844fea841b7e405d95ab9 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.34fd1653c9844fea841b7e405d95ab9 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
