Incidence and risk factors of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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The overall incidence of post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) after kidney transplantation is approximately 20%.
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Significant risk factors for PTDM include advanced age, high body mass index (BMI), family history of diabetes, high fasting plasma glucose, hypertriglyceridemia, and HCV infection.
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Meta-analysis confirmed advanced age, high BMI, and hypertriglyceridemia as significant risk factors for PTDM.
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The study included 26 studies from 15 countries with a total of 8,727 participants.
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Statistical analyses were performed using STATA 15, and risk of bias was evaluated through the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

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