Insulin resistance according to β-cell function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and normal glucose tolerance.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with insulin resistance (IR) and compensatory hyperinsulinemia. IR is recognized as a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, few studies have investigated IR in women with PCOS and normal glucose tolerance. The objec...

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Main Authors: Do Kyeong Song, Young Sun Hong, Yeon-Ah Sung, Hyejin Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5444780?pdf=render