Blood lipid levels in relation to glucose status in seven populations of Asian origin without a prior history of diabetes: The DECODA study

Abstract

Background: Dyslipidaemia commonly coexists with diabetes. We investigated the association of lipid profiles with glucose levels in populations of Asian origin without a prior history of diabetes. Methods: Cross-sectional data of 10 374 men and 12 552 women aged 30-74 years from 14 cohorts, representing seven populations of Asian origin were jointly analysed. Multivariable adjusted linear regression analyses with standardized regression coefficients (β) were performed to estimate relationships between lipids and plasma glucose. Results: Within each glucose category, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels were correlated with increasing levels of triglycerides (TGs), total cholesterol (TC), TC t..