High prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in type 2 diabetics with hypoadiponectinemia and metabolic syndrome

High prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in type 2 diabetics with hypoadiponectinemia and metabolic syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been increasing worldwide. Abdominal obesity or visceral fat accumulation rather than simple obesity is associated with GERD. Previous reports demonstrated the association...

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Main Authors: Hirata Ayumu, Kishida Ken, Nakatsuji Hideaki, Inoue Kana, Hiuge-Shimizu Aki, Funahashi Tohru, Shimomura Iichiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
gastroesophageal reflux symptom
metabolic syndrome
visceral fat
adiponectin
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/4

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