Insulin resistance and hepatitis C: an evolving story.
Insulin resistance and diabetes are inextricably linked to chronic hepatitis C. Our understanding of this relationship continues to improve. This review focuses on the molecular mechanisms relating insulin resistance to hepatitis C with a subsequent overview of the consequences of hepatitis C-associated insulin resistance and diabetes, as well as perspectives for future management.
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
Mohammed
M
Eslam
Mahmoud Aboelneen
MA
Khattab
Stephen A
SA
Harrison
D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood*; D007333:Insulin Resistance
D007328:Insulin