Anthropometric indicators in identification of insulin resistance in elderly men

Insulin resistance (IR) increases with advancing age, yet the underlying mechanism is not well established. Anthropometric and body composition indicators are alternative tools for assessing insulin resistance in a fast, non-invasive and inexpensive way. This study aimed to evaluate the associatio...

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Main Authors: Pamella Cristine Anunciação, Rita de Cássia Lanes Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Universitário São Camilo 2015-04-01
Series:O Mundo da Saúde
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Online Access:https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/326