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Ethnic differences in the contribution of insulin action and secretion to type 2 diabetes in immigrants from the Middle East compared to native Swedes.

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Abstract

We investigated insulin action (insulin sensitivity index, ISI) and insulin secretion (oral disposition indices, DIo) and studied metabolic, demographic and lifestyle-related risk factors for type 2 diabetes and insulin action, in the largest non-European immigrant group to Sweden, immigrants from Iraq and native Swedes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-87
JournalDiabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Volume105
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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  • Endocrinology and Diabetes

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