Research
Metabolic adaptation
There is an increasing prevalence of obesity in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the rising obesity rates in type 1 diabetes patients for better management.
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A growing problem is the increasing prevalence of obesity in individuals with type 1 diabetes in whom absolute insulin deficiency coexists with insulin resistance due to adiposity.
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