Metformin reduces insulin resistance and the tendency toward hyperglycaemia and dyslipidaemia in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism
Hypercortisolism induces a state of insulin resistance that can occur concurrently with fasting hyperglycaemia, dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus. Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production and insulin resistance of the skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tripoli University
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Open Veterinary Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2017-11-202%20D.D.%20Miceli%20et%20al.pdf |