Association between insulin resistance and c-reactive protein among Peruvian adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>Insulin resistance (IR), a reduced physiological response of peripheral tissues to the action of insulin, is one of the major causes of type 2 diabetes. We sought to evaluate the relationship between serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a...

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Main Authors: Gelaye Bizu, Revilla Luis, Lopez Tania, Suarez Luis, Sanchez Sixto E, Hevner Karin, Fitzpatrick Annette L, Williams Michelle A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/2/1/30