Higher arterial stiffness seems to independently cause hyperinsulinaemia and insulin resistance among adolescents and young adults. (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Higher arterial stiffness seems to independently cause hyperinsulinaemia and insulin resistance among adolescents and young adults.

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Higher arterial stiffness seems to independently cause hyperinsulinaemia and insulin resistance among adolescents and young adults. The prevention of the risk factors for the development of young-onset type 2 diabetes among the young population may include strategies to reduce arterial stiffness.

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Andrew Agbaje.

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