Publication Name	World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID	117887
Country	China

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Glycemic status as a lens on heterogeneity in obesity-cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Min Zhang, Kong-Rui Lu, Jun-Hao Han and Guo-Hua Gong
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number the Medical Health Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission 2024KY138 the Basic Research Project of Wenzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau Y20240008 the Key Laboratory of School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University JS2023003
Corresponding Author	Guo-Hua Gong, Full Professor, Professor, School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, No. 82 West College Road, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang Province, China. guohgong@wmu.edu.cn
Key Words	Chronic kidney disease; Cardiovascular disease; Obesity paradox; Body mass index; Waist circumference
Core Tip	In patients with chronic kidney disease, there is a close relationship between cardiovascular risk and obesity index, and blood glucose level is an important factor in this relationship. Even if the patient’s weight is relatively light, the cardiovascular risk will increase, and the concept of “thin is safe” should be challenged. In clinical assessment, we should pay attention to the patient’s body mass index and waist circumference, and analyze the patient’s muscle atrophy and malnutrition situation to carry out individualized risk stratification.
Citation	Zhang M, Lu KR, Han JH, Gong GH. Glycemic status as a lens on heterogeneity in obesity-cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease. World J Diabetes 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-18 10:43
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-22 00:33
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-20 08:14
Return for Revision	2026-01-20 08:14
Revised	2026-02-02 03:52
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-17 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-17 06:42
Articles in Press	2026-04-17 06:42
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ISSN	1948-9358 (online)
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