The relationship of body composition, renal impairment and inflammatory cytokines in Indigenous people with diabetes

• Reach:

  NT

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This study investigates the relationship of body fat distribution and obesity and the metabolic syndrome (MS) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. MS is a combination of disorders including glucose intolerance, high blood pressure, obesity and abnormal blood fat levels which if untreated can lead to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It has also been diagnosed in clients with chronic kidney disease and albuminuria (leakage of protein from the kidneys).

Contacts

Menzies School of Health Research
Ph: (08) 8922 8196
Fax: (08) 8927 5187
Email: info@menzies.edu.au

Links

• View abstract: Related clinical research: Accurate assessment of renal function and progression of chronic kidney disease in Indigenous Australians (eGFR study)
• View information: The relationship of body composition, renal impairment and inflammatory cytokines in Indigenous people with diabetes
• View website: Menzies School of Health Research