Distinct Complication Patterns in Lean Versus Overweight African Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Implications for Targeted Management

Distinct Complication Patterns in Lean Versus Overweight African Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Implications for Targeted Management

African adults with type 2 diabetes who are lean exhibit distinct complication profiles characterized by higher retinopathy and stroke risk but lower hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk compared to their overweight/obese counterparts, indicating a unique diabetes phenotype requiring tailored treatment approaches.