Risk factors for glucose intolerance in active acromegaly
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Risk factors for glucose intolerance in active acromegaly.
In the present retrospective study we determined the frequency of glucose intolerance in active untreated acromegaly, and searched for risk factors possibly supporting the emergence of the diabetic condition. Among 43 patients, 8 (19%; 95% CI: 8-33%) had diabetes mellitus and 2 (5%; 1-16%) impaired glucose tolerance. No impaired fasting glycemia was demonstrable. The frequency of diabetes was o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0100-879X
DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2001001100009