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ABSTRACT: Background
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread condition, marked by significant morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. While insulin resistance (IR) has been linked to CKD, the traditional methods used to measure IR have inherent limitations. This necessitates the exploration of alternative indicators that can more accurately reflect the relationship between IR and CKD.Methods
This study employed a cross-sectional design, utilizing data extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning the years 2013 to 2018. The study sample comprised 7423 participants. Comprehensive demographic, anthropometric, and laboratory data were collected and analyzed. The estimate
SUBMITTER: Liu Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12272229 | biostudies-literature | 2025
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature