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Review
. 2011 Sep;95(5):855-73.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2011.06.001.

The metabolic syndrome--from insulin resistance to obesity and diabetes

Emily Jane Gallagher  1 , Derek Leroith, Eddy Karnieli
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Review

The metabolic syndrome--from insulin resistance to obesity and diabetes

Emily Jane Gallagher et al. Med Clin North Am. 2011 Sep.

Abstract

In today's society with the escalating levels of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, the metabolic syndrome is receiving considerable attention and is the subject of much controversy. Greater insight into the mechanism(s) behind the syndrome may improve our understanding of how to prevent and best manage this complex condition.

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