The association of insulin resistance and carotid atherosclerosis with thigh and calf circumference in patients with type 2 diabetes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The relationship between body composition parameters such as thigh and calf circumference and insulin resistance or atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship be...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-06-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/62 |