Combining serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol with fasting plasma glucose to detect diabetes mellitus in a community-based population with hypertension

BACKGROUND: The early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus has significant clinical benefits. However, the current diagnostic tools available for community-based populations are limited. This study sought to evaluate the clinical benefits of combining serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) to detect diabetes in a community-based population with hypertension. METHODS: A total of 359 subjects were enrolled in...