High levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with a lower prevalence of diabetes with advancing age: Results of a cross-sectional epidemiological survey in Gran Canaria, Spain

High levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with a lower prevalence of diabetes with advancing age: Results of a cross-sectional epidemiological survey in Gran Canaria, Spain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent data suggest that concentrations of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] may be inversely associated with the risk of diabetes. This study analyzed the relationships between Lp(a) and both diabetes and insulin resistance in an adult cohort...

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Main Authors: Boronat Mauro, Saavedra Pedro, Pérez-Martín Nuria, López-Madrazo María J, Rodríguez-Pérez Carlos, Nóvoa Francisco J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Lipoprotein(a)
Diabetes
Insulin resistance
HOMA-IR
Age
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/81

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