Research
Molecular
Insulin resistance (IR) is a cardinal feature of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and contributes to elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Addressing insulin resistance is crucial in managing T2DM and reducing CVD risk.
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Insulin resistance (IR) is a cardinal feature of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It also is associated with multiple metabolic abnormalities which are known cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
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Insulin Resistance the Link between T2DM and CVD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Muhammad Abdul‐Ghani et al. · Current Vascular Pharmacology · 2017
DOI 10.2174/1570161115666171010115119
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