Abstract:Aim: Abnormal glucose metabolism is known to potentially correlate abnormal mitochondrial function and neurodegenerative processes. The purpose of the study was to determine the association of insulin resistance on fatigue, the severity of the disease and motor disability in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD). Methods: A total of 50 patients diagnosed with IPD by a neurologist from university hospital were enrolled to study. Demographic characteristics (age, gender, height, weight and body mass… Show more
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