Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in patients with NAFLD but without diabetes : effect of a 6 month regime intervention
ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.70, no.3, pp.253-259, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 70 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2007
- Journal Name: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.253-259
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background and study aims : Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the metabolic syndrome are two intertwined diseases sharing the same factor in their pathogenesis; insulin resistance. The aim of the study was to establish a link between glucose tolerance and NAFLD.