Insulin resistance, obesity and hypertension: an overview

Article Abstract:

The higher prevalence of hypertension among both Type I and Type II diabetics can be traced to the lack of insulin action on the vasculature, resulting in increased peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure. Diabetic hypertension frequently coexists with renal disease in Type I diabetics while the hyperinsulinemic insulin-resistant syndrome is usually accompanied by hypertension in Type II diabetics. Hyperinsulinemia causes increased sympathetic neural output and renal sodium retention and may thereby result in hypertension.

Hypertension, Complications and side effects, Diabetes, Diabetes research

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Overview

Article Abstract:

The Office of Continuing Medical Education of the Medical Sciences College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas sponsored a symposium on the genetic bases of obesity. By showing that obesity is actually caused by dysregulated metabolic and physiologic processes, the symposium likewise aims to refute the widespread belief that obesity is a disease that can be cured by cloning single obesity genes. Lectures presented during the Mar 4, 1997, symposium are discussed.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Obesity, Metabolism, University of Arkansas

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Insulin resistance in burns and trauma

Article Abstract:

Positron emission tomography can be used to explore skeletal muscle wasting associated with burn and trauma and perhaps discover ways to prevent atrophy and encourage healing of wounds. Insulin plays a vital role in the nutrition and immunity of trauma and surgical patients.

Physiological aspects, Burns, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Burns and scalds

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