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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Main Authors: Park Jong, Cho Min, Ahn Chul, Kim Kyung, Huh Kap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/62