Liver fat accumulation is associated with reduced hepatic insulin extraction with beta cell dysfunction in healthy older individuals
Background There is a well-established association between type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) secondary to excess accumulation of intrahepatic lipid (IHL), but the mechanistic basis for this association is unclear. Emerging evidence suggests that in addition to being asso...
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| Language: | English |
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2014-03-26.
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