Current level of evidence on causal association between hepatitis C virus and type 2 diabetes: A review
The association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been known for over 20 years. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have shown a higher prevalence and incidence, respectively, of T2D in patients with chronic HCV infection. HCV induces glucose metabolism alt...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Advanced Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123216301035 |