Hepatogenous diabetes. Current views of an ancient problem
Diabetes developed as a complication of cirrhosis is known as «hepatogenous diabetes» (HD). Around 30% to 60% of cirrhotic patients suffer from this metabolic disorder. Insulin resistance in muscular, hepatic and adipose tissues as well as hyperinsulinemia, seem to be pathophysiologic bases for HD....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Hepatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119318058 |