The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Cortisole Levels

Objective: It is known that cortisol, which is controlled by hypothalamic–pituitary– adrenal axis and produced by the adrenal gland results in glucose intolerance, obesity, and hypertension (such as in Cushing’s syndrome). Insulin resistance is understood as the down regulation of insulin-mediated g...

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Main Authors: Ceren Gür, Mustafa Boz, Cüneyt Müderrisoğlu, Hayri Polat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2015-06-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access: http://imj.galenos.com.tr/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-relationship-between-nsulin-resistance-and-cor/20989