Obesity and Diabetes
Reports from University of Palermo highlight recent research in obesity and diabetes
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 13th, 2007
Current study results from the report, "Abdominal fat quantity and distribution in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and extent of its relation to insulin resistance," have been published. According to recent research from Palermo, Italy, "Increased abdominal fat has been linked to insulin resistance and increased cardiovascular risk. Because many patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) present abdominal obesity, it may be the cause of insulin resistance in this disorder."
"Fat quantity and distribution were evaluated by dual x-ray absorptiometry at the Departments of Clinical Medicine at the University of Palermo and the University of Naples, Italy. A total...
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