Association Between Trajectories of Estimated Glucose Disposal Rate (eGDR) and Incident Cardiovascular Disease in a Chinese Population: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
摘要
The estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), a marker of insulin resistance, is linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, longitudinal eGDR patterns and their association with CVD remain unclear in Chinese populations.
ObjectiveTo identify 5-year eGDR trajectories and assess their association with incident CVD in a Chinese cohort.
MethodsWe analyzed health check-up data from West China Hospital (2010–2022). eGDR trajectories were modeled over 5 years using group-based trajectory modeling. Participants free of CVD at baseline were followed for 5–8 years. Cox regression assessed the relationship between eGDR trajectories and CVD risk, adjusting for covariates; subgroup analyses tested consistency.
ResultsAmong 5,039 participants (mean age 44.65 years; 59.18% male), four eGDR trajectories were identified: Persistently High (75.0%), High to Low (16.5%), Low to High (3.5%), and Persistently Low (5.1%). Compared to the Persistently High group, the Persistently Low group had the highest CVD risk (HR: 4.23, 95% CI: 2.98–5.99), followed by High to Low (HR: 3.14, 95% CI: 2.23–4.41) and Low to High (HR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.42–4.00). Kaplan-Meier curves and subgroup analyses confirmed significant risk differences.
ConclusionLong-term declines or persistently low eGDR levels significantly increase CVD risk. Monitoring eGDR trajectories can help identify high-risk individuals for early intervention.