Relative Skeletal Muscle Mass Is Associated with Development of Metabolic Syndrome
BackgroundVisceral adiposity is related to insulin resistance. Skeletal muscle plays a central role in insulin-mediated glucose disposal; however, little is known about the association between muscle mass and metabolic syndrome (MS). This study is to clarify the clinical role of skeletal muscle mass...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Diabetes Association
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Diabetes & Metabolism Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-37-458.pdf |