Vitamin D status and its association with insulin resistance among type 2 diabetics: A case -control study in Ghana.
BACKGROUND:Vitamin D plays a major role in physiological processes that modulate mineral metabolism and immune function with probable link to several chronic and infectious conditions. Emerging data suggests a possible influence of vitamin D on glucose homeostasis. This study sought to provide preli...
Main Authors: | Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, William K B A Owiredu, Samuel Asamoah Sakyi, Edwin Ferguson Laing, Michael Acquaye Adotey-Kwofie, Enoch Odame Antoh, Eric Detoh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5396912?pdf=render |
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