Effect of Body Mass Index on Insulin Secretion or Sensitivity and Diabetes – American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Effect of Body Mass Index on Insulin Secretion or Sensitivity and Diabetes – American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Background

Although the association between obesity and diabetes is well known, the factors predisposing to diabetes in non-obese Asians are less clearly characterized.

Conclusions

Individuals with normal BMI may develop diabetes mainly through IIS, whereas individuals with high BMI may develop diabetes primarily through IR.

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