Insulin therapy lipid effects

No additional effects of intensified insulin therapy were noted with regard to circulating lipids and lipoprotein values (Goldberg et al., 1985), but others reported an increase in HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein A-l, without changes in serum triglycerides as a result of intensified conventional insulin therapy (ICIT) (Wilson et al., 1985). 

Lipodystrophy syndrome - insulin resistance, hyperglycaemia, fat redistribution and raised lipid levels as adverse effect of antiretroviral therapy Lipolysis - break down of lipid LOCA - low osmolar contrast agent... 

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