Association of anthropometric and biochemical–anthropometric obesity indices with chronic kidney disease in diabetes: a KNHANES-based study

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between various obesity indices and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).
• Analyzed data from the KNHANES survey.
• Assessed different obesity indices.
• Examined sex differences in the associations.
• Various obesity indices were linked to an increased risk of CKD.
• Associations varied by sex, suggesting a complex relationship.
• Asian-specific indices showed the strongest correlation with CKD.

Abstract