Abstract:Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) consists of a constellation of metabolic abnormalities that confer an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Low magnesium level is an important pathogenic factor in most of the disorders of MS and also contributes to increased cardiovascular risk.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to find the association of serum magnesium with insulin resistance in patients with MS.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in a tertiary ca… Show more
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