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Obesity and Diabetes: Pathophysiology of Obesity-Induced Hyperglycemia and Insulin Resistance

  • Gaurav Gupta
  • , Ridhima Wadhwa
  • , Parijat Pandey
  • , Sachin Kumar Singh
  • , Monica Gulati
  • , Saurabh Sajita
  • , Meenu Mehta
  • , Avinash Kumar Singh
  • , Harish Dureja
  • , Trudi Collet
  • , Kavita Pabreja
  • , Dinesh Kumar Chellappan
  • , Kamal Dua
  • Jaipur National University
  • South Asian University
  • Shri Baba Mastnath Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
  • Lovely Professional University
  • School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
  • Maharshi Dayanand University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Newcastle
  • International Medical University
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

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22 Scopus citations

Abstract

Insulin resistanceInsulin resistance along with type 2 diabetesDiabetes (T2D) is some of the complications of obesityObesity. Insulin resistanceInsulin resistance occurs due to the increased discharge of fatty acids, lipids, and other advancing factors, by the adipose tissueAdipose tissue, leading to a myriad of complications. Several other substances namely glycerol, enzymes, inflammatory factors, and hormones are also involved in the overall mechanism. At the point when resistance towards insulin occurs, along with abnormally functioning β-cellsΒ-cells, the overall burden of the inability to control elevated glucose levels in the blood ensues. Anomalies in β-cellΒ-cells are thus more critical in the development of T2D and its related symptoms. This information is encouraging investigation of the molecular and hereditary basis of the ailment and new ways to deal with its management and avoidance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages81-97
Number of pages17
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAdvances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease
Volume19
ISSN (Print)2512-2142
ISSN (Electronic)2512-2150

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Diabetes
  • Genetic
  • Insulin resistance
  • Obesity
  • β-cells

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