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Effects of aldosterone on insulin sensitivity and secretion

Dr. Conn originally reported an increased risk of diabetes in patients with hyperaldosteronism in the 1950’s, although the mechanism remains unclear. Aldosterone-induced hypokalemia was initially described to impair glucose tolerance by impairing insulin secretion. Correction of hypokalemia by potas...

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Published in:Steroids
Main Author: Luther, James M.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2014
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4252580/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25194457
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.steroids.2014.08.016
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