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The EGIR-RISC STUDY (The European group for the study of insulin resistance: relationship between insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular disease risk): I. Methodology and objectives.
Diabetologia - 1 Mar 2004
Hills S A, Balkau B, Coppack S W, Dekker J M, Mari A, Natali A, Walker M, Ferrannini E
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AIMS/HYPOTHESES: Insulin resistance is thought to be a key predictor for the development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality in Europe. Insulin resistance is influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors (e.g. obesity and physical inactivity). The RISC (Relationship between Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular disease) Study is...
Topics
- Adult
- Blood Glucose
- Blood Pressure
- Brachial Artery
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Europe
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Humans
- Insulin