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Brain natriuretic peptide and insulin resistance in older adults.
Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association - 1 Feb 2017
Kim F, Biggs M L, Kizer J R, Brutsaert E F, de Filippi C, Newman A B, Kronmal R A, Tracy R P, Gottdiener J S, Djoussé L, de Boer I H, Psaty B M, Siscovick D S, Mukamal K J
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Higher levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) have been associated with a decreased risk of diabetes in adults, but whether BNP is related to insulin resistance in older adults has not been established. METHODS: N-terminal of the pro hormone brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP) was measured among Cardiovascular Health Study participants at the 1989-1990, 1992-1993 and 1996-1997 examinations. We...
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