Association between the composite CRP–TyG index and incident malignancy risk in hospitalized patients with diabetes: a retrospective cohort study with nonlinear effect analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association between the composite CRP–TyG index and incident malignancy risk in hospitalized patients with diabetes: a retrospective cohort study with nonlinear effect analysis

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  • Xinyuan Cui

  • Mengru Yuan

  • Yanting Mao

  • Bojin Xu

  • Haiping Zhou

  • Shan Huang

  • Wenfang Peng

  • May 18, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Link Between the Combined CRP–TyG Index and Cancer Risk in Hospitalized Diabetic Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis with Nonlinear Effects

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionDiabetes Mellitus and Cancer Risk
Key MechanismsChronic low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance
Target PopulationHospitalized adults with diabetes
Care SettingInpatient hospital setting

Key Highlights

  • CRP–TyG index is associated with higher malignancy risk in hospitalized diabetic patients.
  • Nonlinear relationship observed, with risk increasing more steeply above a CRP–TyG z-score of 0.62.
  • Composite index outperforms individual CRP or TyG in predicting cancer risk.
  • Strongest association found with gastrointestinal cancers.
  • Study based on a cohort of 5,500 hospitalized diabetic patients.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize CRP–TyG index for early malignancy risk stratification in diabetic patients.

Management

  • Monitor CRP–TyG index levels as part of routine assessments in hospitalized diabetic patients.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly assess malignancy risk using the CRP–TyG index during hospitalization.

Risks

  • Increased malignancy risk associated with higher CRP–TyG quartiles.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adult inpatients with diabetes

CRP–TyG index can guide clinicians in identifying high-risk individuals for malignancy.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate CRP–TyG index in routine laboratory evaluations for hospitalized diabetic patients.
  • Consider the nonlinear relationship of CRP–TyG index when assessing cancer risk.

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