Uric acid‐induced pancreatic β-cell dysfunction
Abstract Hyperuricemia is associated with insulin resistance, pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and consequently with development of type 2 diabetes. Although a direct relationship between high levels of uric acid (UA) and the development of diabetes is still a controversial issue, there is some evidenc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00698-6 |