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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-01-01
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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 |