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Abdominal fat distribution and insulin resistance in Indian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Authors :
Kalra, Pramila
Bansal, Beena
Nag, Piyal
Singh, Jitesh K.
Gupta, Rakesh K.
Kumar, Sunil
Rathore, Ram Kishore S.
Bhatia, Vijayalakshmi
Bhatia, Eesh
Source :
Fertility & Sterility. Apr2009 Supplement, Vol. 91 Issue 4, p1437-1440. 4p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The relationship between insulin resistance and abdominal fat distribution was studied in Indian patients with PCOS. Subcutaneous fat, together with a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, was the best marker of insulin resistance. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00150282
Volume :
91
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Fertility & Sterility
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37363222
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.06.037