The Causes and Consequences of Low Levels of High Density Lipoproteins in Patients with Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is commonly accompanied by a low level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) that contributes to the increased cardiovascular risk associated with this condition. Given that HDLs have the ability to improve increase the uptake of glucose by skeletal muscle and to stimulate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Diabetes Association
2011-04-01
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Series: | Diabetes & Metabolism Journal |
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Online Access: | http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-35-101.pdf |