reviewNew England Journal of MedicineSep 17, 2014Closed access

Ectopic Fat in Insulin Resistance, Dyslipidemia, and Cardiometabolic Disease

GIGerald I. Shulman

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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Abstract

The relationship between insulin resistance and visceral and muscle fat is complex. Recent research findings are unraveling some of the mysteries and suggesting therapeutic approaches to restoring insulin sensitivity.

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  • Medicine
  • Insulin resistance
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Disease
  • Internal medicine
  • Insulin
  • Endocrinology
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