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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2025

Cross-sectional study of the association between triglyceride glucose-body mass index and obstructive sleep apnea risk.

Li Gong, Ming Su, Jing-Han Xu, Zhen-Fei Peng, Lin Du, Ze-Yao Chen, Yu-Zhou Liu, Lu-Cia Chan, Yin-Luan Huang, Yu-Tian Chen and 2 more

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Li GongDepartment of Diabetes, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Ming SuDepartment of Pneumology, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Jing-Han XuDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Zhen-Fei PengDepartment of Diabetes, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Lin DuDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Ze-Yao ChenDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Yu-Zhou LiuDepartment of Diabetes, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Lu-Cia ChanDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Yin-Luan HuangDepartment of Diabetes, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Yu-Tian ChenDepartment of Diabetes, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Feng-Yi HuangDepartment of Diabetes, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China.
Chun-Li PiaoDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, China. pcl2013@sina.cn.

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backgroundThe triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) is a novel indicator of insulin resistance (IR). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder characterized by recurrent complete or partial collapse of the pharyngeal airway during sleep; however, the relationship between these two conditions remains unexplored. We hypothesized that a higher TyG-BMI is associated with the occurrence of OSA.

aimTo assess the association between TyG-BMI and OSA in adults in the United States.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys spanning from 2005-2008 to 2015-2018. TyG-BMI was calculated as Ln [triglyceride (mg/dL) × fasting blood glucose (mg/dL)/2] × BMI. Restricted cubic splines were used to analyze the risk of TyG-BMI and OSA occurrence. To identify potential nonlinear relationships, we combined Cox proportional hazard regression with smooth curve fitting. We also conducted sensitivity and subgroup analyses to verify the robustness of our findings.

resultsWe included 16794 participants in the final analysis. Multivariate regression analysis showed that participants with a higher TyG-BMI had a higher OSA incidence. After adjusting for all covariates, TyG-BMI was positively correlated with the prevalence of OSA (odds ratio: 1.28; 95% confidence interval: 1.17, 1.40;

conclusionA higher TyG-BMI index is linked to higher chances of developing OSA. As TyG-BMI is an indicator of IR, managing IR may help reduce the risk of OSA.

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Cross-sectionalInsulin resistanceNational Health and Nutrition Examination SurveysObstructive sleep apneaTriglyceride glucose-body mass index

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