Gender differences in the modifiable risk factors associated with the presence of prediabetes: A systematic review

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Siddiqui S.; Zainal H.; Harun S.N.; Sheikh Ghadzi S.M.; Ghafoor S.
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract

    Background: Prediabetes is a risk state for the future development of type 2 diabetes. Previously, it was evident that the risk factors for diabetes differ by gender. However, conclusive evidence regarding the gender difference in modifiable risk factors associated with the presence of pre-diabetes is still lacking.

    Aim(s): To systematically identify and summarize the available literature on whether the modifiable risk factors associated with prediabetes displays similar relationship in both the genders.

    Method(s): A systematic search was performed on electronic databases i.e. PubMed, EBSCOhost, and Scopus using “sex”, “gender”, “modifiable risk factors” and “prediabetes” as keywords. Reference list from identified studies was used to augment the search strategy. Methodological quality and results from individual studies were summarized in tables.

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