HOMEPRODUCTSCOMPANYCONTACTFAQResearchDictionaryPharmaSign Up FREE or Login

Diabetes in acromegaly--a study of 34 cases.

Abstract
The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus (DM) in 34 patients with acromegaly were studied. The incidence was higher (55.9%) than any other series reported. Nineteen had DM, of which 10 were symptomatic. Only one had diabetic retinopathy. Glucose tolerance was improved after successful treatment of acromegaly.
AuthorsK R Arya, A V Pathare, M Chadda, P S Menon
JournalJournal of the Indian Medical Association (J Indian Med Assoc) Vol. 95 Issue 10 Pg. 546-7 (Oct 1997) ISSN: 0019-5847 [Print] India
PMID9567599 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Acromegaly (complications)
  • Adult
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male

Join CureHunter, for free Research Interface BASIC access!

Take advantage of free CureHunter research engine access to explore the best drug and treatment options for any disease. Find out why thousands of doctors, pharma researchers and patient activists around the world use CureHunter every day.
Realize the full power of the drug-disease research graph!


Choose Username:
Email:
Password:
Verify Password:
Enter Code Shown: