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ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2026

Blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio, systemic inflammation response index and diabetic macrovascular complications in Chinese inpatients: a cross-sectional analysis.

Chen-Xi Jin, Xiao-Yan Wang, Guo-Yong Xie, Yong-Qi Liang, Jing-Jing Liang, Yi-Ning Xu, Xiao-Meng Wang, Jun-Yan Huang, Xian-Bo Wu, Meng-Chen Zou

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Article in Journal of health, population, and nutrition, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06651983 (Association of Inflammatory Factors With Complications in the Diabetic Population), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Association of Inflammatory Factors With Complications in the Diabetic Population: a Cross-sectional Study

TypeobservationalSponsorNanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityRan2025 to 2027Enrolled3,000ConditionsDiabetes Mellitus
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Chen-Xi Jin *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China.
Xiao-Yan Wang *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China.
Guo-Yong Xie *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China.
Yong-Qi LiangDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1063-No. 1023 of Shatai South Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Jing-Jing LiangDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China.
Yi-Ning XuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China.
Xiao-Meng WangDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China.
Jun-Yan HuangDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China.
Xian-Bo WuDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1063-No. 1023 of Shatai South Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China. wuxb1010@smu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-2706-9599
Meng-Chen ZouDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Avenue, Baiyun District Guangzhou, 510510, Guangdong, China. zoumc@smu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0003-1409-4645

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170840
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Abstract

backgroundDiabetic patients often experience prolonged hyperglycemia, which leads to sustained harm and malfunction of various body organs. The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to serum albumin ratio (BAR) and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) have been proven to be reliable indicators. We aimed to investigate the association of BAR, SIRI and their combination with the risk of diabetic macrovascular diseases.

methodsA total of 2,911 participants from Nanfang Hospital diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were included. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) and logistic regression modelling were used to assess the relation between different values of BAR, SIRI and combined BAR-SIRI and the risk of diabetic macrovascular complications. Receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis was used to compare the predictive value of BAR, SIRI, and their combination for macrovascular outcomes.

resultsHigh value of BAR, SIRI and their combination were associated with increased risk of macrovascular complications (BAR: odds ratio [OR] = 1.45, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.18-1.78; SIRI: OR(95% CI) = 1.25(1.03,1.52); BAR-SIRI: OR(95%CI) = 1.51(1.21,1.88); all p < 0.05). ROC curve analysis demonstrated that combined BAR-SIRI has the best predictive value for risk of macrovascular outcomes (area under the ROC curve [AUC]: BAR-SIRI: 0.678 > SIRI: 0.674 > BAR: 0.673).

conclusionBAR, SIRI and their combination exhibit a notable positive correlation with the risk of diabetic macrovascular disease and may be independent predictors of macrovascular complications. CLINICAL

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, TRN: NCT06651983, Registration date: 19 May 2025.

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Blood Urea NitrogenDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic AngiopathiesInflammationSerum AlbuminAgedChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansInpatientsMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsROC CurveSerum AlbuminBlood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratioDiabetic macrovascular diseaseSystemic inflammation response indexType 2 diabetes

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PMID42304538
PMCPMC13520310

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