Point: Visceral Adiposity Is Causally Related to Insulin Resistance

Several lines of evidence that support the hypothesis that visceral adipose tissue is the major contributor in causing insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome are discussed. Moreover, several recent studies involving nondiabetic Asian Indians suggest that regional adipose tissue metabolic acti...

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Published in:	Diabetes care Vol. 28; no. 9; pp. 2322 - 2325
Main Authors:	Lebovitz, Harold E, Banerji, Mary Ann
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States American Diabetes Association 01-09-2005
Subjects:	Adiponectin Adipose Tissue - anatomy & histology Anatomy & physiology Diabetes Humans Insulin Insulin Resistance Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins - physiology Lipectomy Obesity Tissues Viscera - anatomy & histology
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Summary:	Several lines of evidence that support the hypothesis that visceral adipose tissue is the major contributor in causing insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome are discussed. Moreover, several recent studies involving nondiabetic Asian Indians suggest that regional adipose tissue metabolic activity may be quantitatively different depending on the ethnic background of the individual.
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ISSN:	0149-5992 1935-5548
DOI:	10.2337/diacare.28.9.2322