Hyperglycaemic siblings of Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetic patients have increased PAI-1, central obesity and insulin resistance compared with their paired normoglycaemic sibling.
AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: First-degree relatives of Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetic patients in cross-sectional studies have increased insulin resistance, associated cardiovascular risk factors and abnormalities of fibrinolysis and coagulation. To minimise between-family genetic and environmental co...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
2002
|