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ea0032p380 | Diabetes | ECE2013

High prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients in Denmark

Nielsen Jens Steen , Thomsen Reimar W , Ulrichsen Sinna Pilgaard , Mor Anil , Stidsen Jacob Volmer , Rungby Jorgen , Friborg Soren , Brandslund Ivan , Christiansen Jens Sandahl , Toft-Sorensen Henrik , Beck-Nielsen Henning

Few population-based data exist on the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MS) its components, and its association with subclinical inflammation and insulin resistance among patients newly diagnosed with type two diabetes (T2D).We examined the MS according to IDF criteria by linkage primary data (waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP)) with variables from the Danish diabetes database for adults (blood ...