Insulin resistance in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with C-reactive protein independent of abdominal obesity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is debate as to whether the association between C-reactive protein (CRP) and insulin resistance is independent of body fatness, particularly central obesity. Therefore, the association among CRP, insulin resistance and obesity...

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Main Authors: Feng Xiaocheng, Yang Zhihong, Yang Yehong, Lu Bin, Wang Xuanchun, Zhang Zhaoyun, Hu Renming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/9/1/92