Insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, and hepatic insulin extraction in first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetic patients

To identify early metabolic abnormalities in type 2 diabetes mellitus, we measured insulin secretion, sensitivity to insulin, and hepatic insulin extraction in 48 healthy normal glucose-tolerant Brazilians, first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetic patients (FH+). Each individual was matched for sex...

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Hoofdauteurs: W.P. Pimenta, M.L. Santos, N.S. Cruz, F.F. Aragon, C.R. Padovani, J.E. Gerich
Formaat: Artikel
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2003-03-01
Reeks:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
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Online toegang:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2003000300003