Gerald Reaven, MD
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Body mass index and waist circumference both contribute to differences in insulin-mediated glucose disposal in nondiabetic adults.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2006; (1): 47-51
Overweight and obese individuals are more likely to be insulin resistant and at increased risk of adverse clinical outcomes. Questions remain as to whether waist circumference (WC) or body mass index (BMI) most effectively identifies insulin-resistant individuals.
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