Glucose tolerance and weight loss in obese women with obstructive sleep apnea.

BACKGROUND: The association of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with glucose intolerance and the beneficial effect of lifestyle intervention have been poorly investigated in women particularly before menopausal status. The study explored 1) whether OSA is associated with impaired glucose homeostasis in...

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Main Authors: Luisa Gilardini, Carolina Lombardi, Gabriella Redaelli, Luciana Vallone, Andrea Faini, Paola Mattaliano, Gianfranco Parati, Cecilia Invitti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3629198?pdf=render