Abstract

Case Report

The Role of Diet Therapy in Reducing the Cardiovascular Disease Risk in a Patient with a Long-Standing and Recurring History of Obesity

Rangelova L* and Nikolova M

Published: 11 October, 2024 | Volume 5 - Issue 2 | Pages: 069-071

Insulin resistance, often referred to as impaired insulin sensitivity. This clinical case focusses on a woman with insulin resistance and a long-standing and recurring history of obesity to demonstrate how diet therapy can be applied in addition to standard medication therapy.

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Keywords:

Insulin resistance; Obesity; Diet therapy

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