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Is diabetes in Cushing's syndrome only a consequence of hypercortisolism?
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Feb 2014
Giordano Carla, Guarnotta Valentina, Pivonello Rosario, Amato Marco Calogero, Simeoli Chiara, Ciresi Alessandro, Cozzolino Alessia, Colao Annamaria
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OBJECTIVE: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most frequent complications of Cushing's syndrome (CS). The aim of this study was to define the changes in insulin sensitivity and/or secretion in relation to glucose tolerance categories in newly diagnosed CS patients. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study on 140 patients with CS. METHODS: A total of 113 women (80 with pituitary disease and 33 with adrenal disease, aged...
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