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Key finding
The proportion with NWO was 32% (n = 364; 95% CI: 29.1 to 34.5%)
This study assessed the prevalence of Normal Weight Obesity (NWO) and its cardiometabolic profile in a high diabetes risk population in South India, finding a 32% prevalence of NWO.
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Moderate
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Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
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Study focus
This study assessed the prevalence of Normal Weight Obesity (NWO) and its cardiometabolic profile in a high diabetes risk population in South India, finding a 32% prevalence of NWO.
Understanding the prevalence of Normal Weight Obesity in populations at high risk for diabetes is crucial for early intervention and management strategies. The high rates of dyslipidemia and elevated blood pressure among those with NWO suggest that even individuals with normal weight can have significant cardiometabolic risks, necessitating targeted health strategies.
Single-arm study limits comparison with control groups. Findings may not be generalizable beyond the South Indian population. Lack of significant differences in diabetes incidence may limit conclusions.
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Nitin K, Mojtaba L, Thirunavukkarasu S, et al. Prevalence of Normal Weight Obesity and Its Cardiometabolic Profile in a High Diabetes Risk Population in South India. PLOS ONE. 2020;15(8):e0237974. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0237974
32% prevalence of Normal Weight Obesity (NWO) in the population studied.
Mean systolic blood pressure among those with NWO was 129 ± 20 mmHg.
Dyslipidemia was present in 89.2% of individuals with NWO.
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This study contributes evidence to Peer-support lifestyle program and Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB, Diastolic blood pressure, Dyslipidemia prevalence, and 4 more.
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Peer-support lifestyle program → Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB
Peer-support lifestyle program → Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB
Peer-support lifestyle program → Diastolic blood pressure
Peer-support lifestyle program → Diastolic blood pressure
Peer-support lifestyle program → Dyslipidemia prevalence
Peer-support lifestyle program → Dyslipidemia prevalence
Peer-support lifestyle program → LDL cholesterol
Peer-support lifestyle program → LDL cholesterol
Peer-support lifestyle program → Systolic blood pressure
Peer-support lifestyle program → Systolic blood pressure
Peer-support lifestyle program → Triglycerides
Peer-support lifestyle program → Triglycerides
Peer-support lifestyle program → Type 2 diabetes incidence
Peer-support lifestyle program → Type 2 diabetes incidence
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Diabetes Incidence and Prevention, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB.
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Measures Diabetes Incidence and Prevention as a key outcome.
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All studies measuring Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB
Measures Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB as a key outcome.
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Measures Blood Pressure as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Blood Pressure.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Diastolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Systolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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LDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Triglycerides
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Diabetes Incidence and Prevention.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Type 2 diabetes incidence
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Peer-support lifestyle program appears to improve Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels following RYGB
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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