Estimating the risk of developing type 2 diabetes: a comparison of several risk scores: the Cohorte Lausannoise study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare in the Swiss population the results of several scores estimating the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Research design and methods

This was a single-center, cross-sectional study conducted between 2003 and 2006 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Overall, 3,251 women and 2,937 men, aged 35-75 years, were assessed, of which 5,760 (93%) were free from diabetes and included in the current study. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes was assessed using seven different risk scores, including clinical data with or without biological data. Participants were considered to be eligible for primary prevention according to the thresholds provided for each score. The results were then extrapolated to the Swiss population of the same sex and age.

Results

The risk of d

SUBMITTER: Schmid R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3142037 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature