The effect of atorvastatin on pancreatic beta cell requirement in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Background: There is an increased risk of developing T2DM in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and there is evidence that statins improve metabolic parameters in these patients. However, there are some data to show that statins increase the risk of incipient diabetes. Materials and metho...
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Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2017-11-01
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Series: | Endocrine Connections |
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Online Access: | http://www.endocrineconnections.com/content/6/8/811.full |