Insulin resistance.
Insulin resistance is one of the most important causes of premature death in developed countries (Turtle 2000). In this article, Alison Jeffery examines the basic pathology of insulin resistance and its effect on metabolic health. The role of the nurse is discussed in relation to prevention, health promotion and drug treatments for the management of this condition.
Jeffery
Alison
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Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. alison.jeffery@phnt.swest.nhs.uk
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000503:physiopathology; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance / Q000502:physiology; D009765:Obesity; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors