Search for dissertations about: "Disposition index"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Disposition index.
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1. Pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes -role of defects in insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity
Abstract : Type 2 diabetes is characterised by defects in insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion and increased endogenous glucose production. The relative contribution of each of these defects remains controversial. READ MORE
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2. Endocrine aspects of obesity and weight reduction by bariatric surgery : with special emphasis on beta cell function
Abstract : Severe obesity is the most predictive acquired risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgery induces marked weight loss and reverses the diabetic state significantly. READ MORE
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3. Insulin resistance in children and adolescents : mechanisms and clinical effects
Abstract : Background: Insulin resistance is a condition in which insulin does not achieve appropriate response in different target tissues, it is associated with obesity and one of the main culprits in the development of type 2 diabetes. An early sign of disturbed glucose-insulin homeostasis is impaired fasting glucose (IFG) where glucose is elevated in the fasting state. READ MORE