Relationship leptin and body mass index in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2
Date
2012
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Sokolnikova, Nelia
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Abstract
Overweight plays an important role in the development of cardiovascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM-2). The risk of acute complications (myocardial infarction, stroke) increases along with the body weight gain. Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose tissue. Experimental and clinical studies indicate various negative effects of leptin and leptin resistance
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leptin, diabetes mellitus type 2, body mass index
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Sokolnikova N. Relationship leptin and body mass index in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 / N. Sokolnikova // 5th International Scientific Interdisciplinary Conference (ISIC) for medical students and young doctors, Kharkiv, April 25–26, 2012 : Abstract book. – Kharkiv, 2012. – P. 76–77.