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The metabolically obese normal weight individuals
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Abstract
Among patients with MONW, the increased amount of adipose tissue is collected in abdominal part. It is associated with lower sensibility of tissues to insulin, hyperinsulinemia, atherogenic lipid profile and higher arterial blood pressure. MONW patients are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. A diet and increased physical activity can improve metabolic profile. In some cases it is also suggested to use fibrats. Early identification of MONW people may be of great practical value.
Abstract
Among patients with MONW, the increased amount of adipose tissue is collected in abdominal part. It is associated with lower sensibility of tissues to insulin, hyperinsulinemia, atherogenic lipid profile and higher arterial blood pressure. MONW patients are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. A diet and increased physical activity can improve metabolic profile. In some cases it is also suggested to use fibrats. Early identification of MONW people may be of great practical value.
Keywords
metabolically obese normal-weight; metabolic syndrome in non-obese individuals; visceral adipose tissue; insulin resistance
Title
The metabolically obese normal weight individuals
Journal
Endocrinology, Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Issue
Pages
55-61
Published online
2007-06-27
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Bibliographic record
Endokrynol. Otył. Zab. Przem. Mat 2007;3(3):55-61.
Keywords
metabolically obese normal-weight
metabolic syndrome in non-obese individuals
visceral adipose tissue
insulin resistance
Authors
Grażyna Bednarek-Tupikowska
Magdalena Matczak-Giemza
Eliza Kubicka
Barbara Krzyżanowska-Świniarska