Does insulin resistance co-exist with glucocorticoid resistance in the metabolic syndrome? Studies comparing skin sensitivity to glucocorticoids in individuals with and without acanthosis nigricans

Does insulin resistance co-exist with glucocorticoid resistance in the metabolic syndrome? Studies comparing skin sensitivity to glucocorticoids in individuals with and without acanthosis nigricans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The metabolic syndrome is associated with increased risk for both diabetes and coronary artery disease, which insulin resistance alone does not satisfactorily explain. We propose an additional and complementary underlying mechanism o...

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Main Authors: Teelucksingh Surujpal, Jaimungal Sarada, Pinto Pereira Lexley, Seemungal Terence, Nayak Shivananda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Insulin resistance
Glucocorticoid resistance
Acanthosis nigricans
Skin vasoconstrictor test
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/31

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