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Insulin Resistance: the Metabolic Syndrome X (Contemporary Endocrinology) Publisher: Humana Press

Number Of Pages: 384

Publication Date: 1999-04-15

Sales Rank: 1340674

ISBN / ASIN: 0896035883

EAN: 9780896035881

Binding: Hardcover

Manufacturer: Humana Press

Studio: Humana Press

Average Rating: 5

Gerald Reaven, the discoverer of Syndrome X, and a panel of world-class investigators thoughtfully summarize our current understanding of how insulin resistance and its compensating hyperinsulinemia play a major role in the pathogenesis and clinical course of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease-the so-called diseases of Western civilization. These distinguished authorities detail, for the first time, the pathophysiological consequences and the clinical syndromes, excluding Type 2 diabetes, related to insulin resistance. They also examine the genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to the wide differences in insulin action that exist in the population at large. Timely and authoritative, Insulin Resistance: The Metabolic Syndrome X illuminates the full importance of insulin resistance as a major cause of hypertension, heart disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Review: Review copy request Can we review this book and then either purchase or return the book? I will write the review within 3 days of getting the book. Please send us a review copy as soon as possible. Thank you, Ralph La Forge, M.Sc. Duke University Lipid Clinic 8 North Poston Court Durham, NC 27705 (919) 490-3794 [email protected] Review: IR; The hidden resistance in a diversity of diseases It was in 1986 at the end of his Banting Memorial lecture that Reaven said: "At first blush it appears outlandish to suggest an association between hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia and hyperinsulinemia.." His words have rung in my ears ever since! Yes hyperinsulinemia is now widely understood to be the measurable outcome of insulin resistance, now known by the international acronym "IR". Insulin resistance is the "hidden resistance" that leads to an incredible diversity of clinical disorders which "at first blush" appear even more unlikely; these disorders in fact range from diabetes to polycystic ovary disease; and from hypertension to unwanted facial hair in women to name just four conditions! It is highly appropriate that Reaven has now given the world the benefit of his understanding of this ubiquitous Metabolic Syndrome. This syndrome has baffled science for decades and has lead to an incredidible explosion of research papers on this theme; it is almost impossible to even read and understand all the abstracts for "insulin resistance" on Medline let alone read the published papers! Reaven's book is a welcome addition to our resources. Buy Book at Lowest Price on Amazon

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