Associations of total protein, albumin, and globulin with insulin resistance: an NHANES study

Insulin resistance (IR) is a well-established major risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Previous studies have shown an association between increased serum albumin (ALB) levels and the risk of IR. However, there is a lack of studies simultaneously evaluating the association of total protein (TP), ALB, and globulin (GLB) with IR.