Insulin resistance is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in nondiabetic patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis

Insulin resistance is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in nondiabetic patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis

Background: Chronic exposure to high glucose-containing peritoneal dialysis solution and consequent abdominal obesity are potential sources of insulin resistance in patients requiring prevalent peritoneal dialysis. The aim of this study was to elucidate the prognostic values of insulin resistance on...

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Main Authors: Chang-Yun Yoon, Mi Jung Lee, Youn Kyung Kee, Eunyoung Lee, Young Su Joo, In Mee Han, Seung Gyu Han, Hyung Jung Oh, Jung Tak Park, Seung Hyeok Han, Shin-Wook Kang, Tae-Hyun Yoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2014-12-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Cardiovascular event
Insulin resistance
Peritoneal dialysis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913214001260

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