Impact of body mass index, metabolic health and weight change on incident diabetes in a Korean population

Objective The aim of this study was to examine an impact of body mass index (BMI) and weight change on the risk of diabetes according to metabolic health status. Methods Cohort study of 34,999 Korean men and women 30‐59 years of age free of diabetes at baseline were followed‐up annually or biennially for an average of 5.1 years. Being metabolically healthy was defined as not having any metabolic syndrome component. Results During 176,878.6...