Is the TyG-BMI index associated with an increased risk of hypertension in Iranian adults?
The TyG-BMI index may serve as a novel clinical marker for the early diagnosis and risk assessment of hypertension.
The TyG-BMI index is associated with an increase in the odds of hypertension. Therefore, the TyG-BMI index can be a new clinical index for early diagnosis of hypertension. Lifestyle modifications such as weight control through physical activity and a healthy diet can help improve IR and prevent hypertension.
Nikbakht et al. (2023) studied this question.