Association of serum ferritin with insulin resistance in offsprings of type 2 diabetics

Context Type 2 diabetes is prevalent worldwide, and insulin resistance (IR) is considered the main player in its pathogenesis. Previous studies suggested a link between iron and IR. Aim The aim was to study serum ferritin level in nondiabetic offsprings, with and without impaired glucose tolerance,...

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Main Authors: Usama A Khalil, Fayroz O Seliem, Alsayed Alnahal, Mohamed Awad, Ayman M.E.M Sadek, Mohamed S Fawzy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2018;volume=30;issue=1;spage=13;epage=17;aulast=Khalil