Overview: what is insulin resistance?
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This article reviews the medical definitions and physiological aspects of insulin resistance and glucose metabolism. Topics addressed include the discovery of diabetes type 1 and 2, and the measurement of insulin sensitivity.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 2000
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Role of dietary factors: macronutrients
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Research presented concerns the relationship between diet and insulin action in type 2 diabetes. Topics addressed include the effect of dietary fat, carbohydrate, and fiber on insulin resistance.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 2000
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Effect of aging
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Research presented concerns the relationship between aging, physical inactivity, and insulin resistance. Findings suggest aging by itself may have only a small impact on insulin action, rather, age-related fat accumulation in the abdominal region accounts for the majority of insulin resistance in aging individuals.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 2000
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