Does insulin resistance drive the association between hyperglycemia and cardiovascular risk?
Does insulin resistance drive the association between hyperglycemia and cardiovascular risk?
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Several studies have shown associations between hyperglycemia and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, yet glucose-lowering treatment does little to mitigate this risk. We examined whether associations between hyperglycemia and CVD risk were explained by underlying insulin resistance.
In 60 middle-aged individuals without diabetes...
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Does insulin resistance drive the association between hyperglycemia and cardiovascular risk?
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1326201314
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1326201314
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0039260
