New Anthropometric Indicators are associated with Glycemic Control in Type II Diabetics with Excess Weight

Objective: To evaluate the association of new anthropometric indicators with glycemic control in overweight patients type II diabetes. Methods: The sample consisted 164 diabetic selected for convenience. Demographic, socioeconomic variables and time since diabetes diagnosis were collected using a structured questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements weight, height, waist circumference (WC) hip taken. Body Mass Index (BMI), BodyShape (ABSI), BodyShapeRoundness (BRI) Adipose (BAI) calculated. 12-hour fasting blood samples by means digital puncture trained professional. Patients classified into two groups: controlled (≤ 130 mg/dL) altered (> glycemia. models adjusted (dependent variable) (independent variables), logistic regression was used.