The frequency of insulin resistance calculated upon the basis of a fasting glucose to insulin ratio and characteristics of insulin resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Journal
Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki)
Date Issued
2006-07
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Popovska Dimova, Zhaneta
Abstract
The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder of women of reproductive age, characterized by hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation. Peripheral insulin resistance (IR) has a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disorder. A fasting glucose to insulin (G/I) ratio is a simple, reliable, sensitive and specific measurement of insulin sensitivity and is a useful test for the identification of IR in women with PCOS, who have to be treated with insulin sensitizers.
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