Myths about Insulin Resistance: Tribute to Gerald Reaven
Endocrinology and Metabolism
; : 47-52, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Gerald Reaven was often called the “father of insulin resistance.” On the 1-year anniversary of his death in 2018, we challenge three myths associated with insulin resistance: metformin improves insulin resistance; measurement of waist circumference predicts insulin resistance better than body mass index; and insulin resistance causes weight gain. In this review, we highlight Reaven's relevant research that helped to dispel these myths associated with insulin resistance.
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Resistência à Insulina
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Aumento de Peso
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Índice de Massa Corporal
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Circunferência da Cintura
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Insulina
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Aniversários e Eventos Especiais
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Metformina
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article