The Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) Index is predictive for the risk of a number of conditions such as cardiovascular events and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Parameters:
(1) fasting serum triglyceride in mg/dL
(2) fasting plasma glucose in mg/dL
triglyceride glucose index =
= LN)(fasting triglyceride) * (fasting glucose) / 2)
Interpretation:
• Most values lie in the range from 8 to 9.
• The lowest quartile in the study of Li et al was < 8.32.
• The higher the index the worse the risk.
• Lowering the index over time may improve the prognosis.
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Specialty: Nutrition
