Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and lipids in African women

Conclusion: IR and metabolic syndrome were common. They were not related to any of the lipoprotein ratios. Metabolic syndrome had a low sensitivity in detecting IR.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - November 5, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: EE Young CN Okafor MO Iroezindu IS Agbalu Source Type: research