Incidence of prediabetes and risk of developing cardiovascular disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Authors

  • Zelija Velija-Asimi Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Azra Burekovic Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Tanja Dujic Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Amela Dizdarevic-Bostandzic Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Sabina Semiz Natural Sciences Department, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, International University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17305/bjbms.2016.1428

Keywords:

Prediabetes incidence, cardiovascular disease, polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract

Our aim was to determine the incidence of prediabetes and risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This prospective, observational study included 148 women with PCOS, without Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and CVD present at baseline. In the fasting blood samples, we measured lipids, glucose, and insulin levels during oral glucose tolerance test, levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), steroids, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD), prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and parathyroid hormone. The follow-up period was 3 years. At baseline, prevalent prediabetes was present in 18 (12%) of PCOS cases and it progressed to T2DM in 5 (3%) of the cases. Incident prediabetes during the follow-up was noted in 47 (32%) women or 4.7 per 1000 persons/year. Prediabetes was associated with elevated body mass index (BMI) (odds ratio [OR] = 1.089, confidence interval [CI]: 1.010; 1.174, p = 0.026), high baseline levels of CRP (OR = 3.286, CI: 1.299; 8.312, p = 0.012), homeostatic model assessment - insulin resistance (IR) (OR = 2.628, CI: 1.535; 4.498, p < 0.001), and high lipid accumulation product (LAP) (OR = 1.009, CI: 1.003; 1.016, p = 0.005). Furthermore, prediabetes was associated with low 25-OHD (OR = 0.795, CI: 0.724; 0.880, p ≤ 0.05). In addition, cardiovascular risk in PCOS women with prediabetes was high (hazard ratio = 1.092, CI: 1.036; 1.128, p < 0.001). We showed association of prediabetes with high BMI, IR, markers of inflammation, LAP, and low serum 25-OHD concentration. IR appears to be more relevant than the other predictors of prediabetes risk in this study. PCOS women are considered as a high-risk population for prediabetes.

Author Biographies

  • Zelija Velija-Asimi, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology
  • Azra Burekovic, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology
  • Tanja Dujic, Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis
  • Amela Dizdarevic-Bostandzic, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology
  • Sabina Semiz, Natural Sciences Department, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, International University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Natural Sciences Department

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Incidence of prediabetes and risk of developing cardiovascular disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Biomol Biomed [Internet]. 2016 Nov. 10 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];16(4):298-306. Available from: https://www.bjbms.org/ojs/index.php/bjbms/article/view/1428