The effects of weight loss using dietary manipulation and rimonabant therapy on arterial stiffness in type 2 diabetes
Background: Obesity is considered an important factor contributing to premature arterial stiffening in type 2 diabetes but it is uncertain whether weight loss through dietary modification leads to a reduction in arterial stiffness. Rimonabant is an anti-obesity drug which, through its pharmacologica...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2010-04-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927450/view |