Association between the hemoglobin A1c/High-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and stroke incidence: a prospective nationwide cohort study in China

Elevated baseline and cumulative mean HbA1c/HDL-C levels are significantly associated with an increased risk of stroke among middle-aged and older individuals in China, underscoring the potential of HbA1c/HDL-C as a clinical marker for long-term stroke risk assessment and prevention strategies.