Heroin dependence duration influences the metabolic parameters: mechanisms and consequences of impaired insulin sensitivity in hepatitis C virus seronegative heroin dependents
Journal
Journal of addiction medicine
Date Issued
2012-12
Author(s)
Cvetanka Bozinovska
Cedo Dimitrovski
Koco Cakalarovski
Andon Chibishev
Milka Zdravkovska
Daniela Janicevic
DOI
10.1097/ADM.0b013e31826bd76c
Abstract
Carbohydrate metabolism disorder in heroin dependence is an issue with long history and contradicting results. The aim of the study was to evaluate basal insulin sensitivity in hepatitis C virus seronegative heroin dependents with normal body mass index, taking into consideration the duration of heroin dependence.