Glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, and C peptide levels in patients with spinal cord injury

Oekul I., Uenalan H., Erhan B., Damci T., Uludag M.

NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY, vol.17, no.3, pp.170-174, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/wnq.0b013e3180621ac5
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.170-174
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance are more common among spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors.