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Nicotine and Insulin Resistance: When the Smoke Clears.

Authors :
Bajaj, Mandeep
Source :
Diabetes. Dec2012, Vol. 61 Issue 12, p3078-3080. 3p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article examines metabolic and molecular effects of smoking cessation in human. It has been informed that cigarette smoking is related to insulin resistance as well as increased risk for type 2 diabetes. It has been stated that a study by researcher M.K. Hellerstein and colleagues found that cigarette smoking increases free fatty acid (FFA) and glycerol fluxes due to nicotine-induced lipolysis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00121797
Volume :
61
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Diabetes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
83529398
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2337/db12-1100