Abstract
2/2009
vol. 4
Review paperGlucose intolerance in acromegaly
Przegląd Kardiodiabetologiczny 2009; 4, 2: 90–93
Online publish date: 2009/08/07
The occurrence of glucose intolerance is frequently associated with many hormonal diseases. Insulin resistance, leading to impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus type 2, is a common feature of acromegaly. The review focuses on the epidemiology of glucose intolerance in acromegaly, risk factors, pathogenesis and treatment.
Keywords
acromegaly, diabetes mellitus