Drug Resistance
Black women may be at increased risk for insulin resistance even if they watch their weight
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, July 17th, 2006
"It is well known that obesity is a contributor to insulin resistance," said senior researcher Jorge Calles-Escandon, MD "Our research suggests that race may also be an important factor. Almost half of lean, black women had insulin resistance - double the rate in Hispanic or Caucasian women."
The results were reported at ENDO 2006, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in Boston.
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