Background: Recent studies have shown that both metabolic syndrome and circadian rhythm syndrome are firmly associated with the occurrence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with insulin resistance playing a significant role. The estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) is considered to be a reliable surrogate marker for insulin resistance. However, the relationship between eGDR and CVD under different metabolic and circadian rhythm states has not been thoroughly studied, and large-scale prospective cohort studies are needed to clarify this relationship.
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