Reduced Serum Vitamin D Levels Are Associated with Insulin Resistance in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Reduced Serum Vitamin D Levels Are Associated with Insulin Resistance in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

<i>Background and objectives</i>: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors, such as insulin resistance. Furthermore, OSAS has been associated with decreased levels of vitamin D (Vit D). The aim of the study was to assess the ass...

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Main Authors: Kostas Archontogeorgis, Nikolaos Papanas, Evangelos C. Rizos, Evangelia Nena, Athanasios Zissimopoulos, Christina Tsigalou, Athanasios Voulgaris, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis, Moses S. Elisaf, Marios E. Froudarakis, Paschalis Steiropoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
insulin resistance
obesity
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
vitamin D
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/5/174

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