Glucocorticoids and Type 2 Diabetes: From Physiology to Pathology

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the result of interaction between genetic and environmental factors, leading to heterogeneous and progressive pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. Overweight and obesity are major contributors to the development of insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance. The inabilit...

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Main Authors: Guido Di Dalmazi, Uberto Pagotto, Renato Pasquali, Valentina Vicennati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/525093
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