Abstract:IntroductionInsulin resistance has been suggested as one of the known metabolic disorders during cachexia. This study hypothesized that cachexia in cancer patients might be due to insulin resistance as early as cachexia development. MethodThis study was performed on 46 patients with metastatic gastrointestinal cancer. Anthropometric characteristics and biochemical markers were assessed at baseline, second month, and third month. Insulin resistance was assessed using the HOMA IR method. SFQ-36 questions were us… Show more
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