Glycemic Associations With Endothelial Function and Biomarkers Among 5 Ethnic Groups: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America Studies

摘要

Background The association of prediabetic states with endothelial dysfunction measured by flow-mediated dilation (FMD) or endothelial biomarker levels remains controversial. We examined data from 5 ethnic groups to determine the association between glucose categories and FMD or endothelial biomarkers. We determined whether these associations vary by ethnic group or body mass index.