Abnormalities in glucose homeostasis in acromegaly. Does the prevalence of glucose intolerance depend on the level of activity of the disease and the duration of the symptoms?
Journal Title: Endokrynologia Polska - Year 2009, Vol 60, Issue 1
Abstract
Acromegaly is characterized not only by disabling symptoms, but also by relevant co-morbidities. Insulin resistance, leading to glucose intolerance is one of the most important contributory factors to the cardiovascular mortality in acromegaly.
Authors and Affiliations
Maria Stelmachowska-Banaś, Piotr Zdunowski, Wojciech Zgliczyński
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