Insulin Resistance as a Major Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

Summary

Insulin resistance is emerging as a major contributor to cardiovascular risk, and the lipotoxicity that is associated with obesity is a key factor in the development of insulin resistance. Recent data that suggest that thiazolidinediones may provide some insight into this issue are reviewed in this article.

  • diabetes mellitus
  • cardiometabolic disorder
  • insulin
  • lipid disorders
  • obesity
  • endocrinology
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