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Causal relationship between body mass index and insulin resistance: Linear and nonlinear Mendelian randomization study in a Japanese population
29 Apr 2025
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a known risk factor for several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, which results from increased insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion. However, the association between obesity and insulin resistance in Asian populations has not yet been fully elucidated. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the causal relationship between body mass index (BMI) and...
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