The effect of salsalate on insulin action and glucose tolerance in obese non-diabetic patients: results of a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study

J Koška, Joy C. Bunt, Adeline Gasser, J. Impson, Robert L. Hanson, Josephine M. Forbes, Barbora de Courten, Jonathan Krakoff

Diabetologia · 2008 · 119 citations · 31 references

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Abstract

The glucose-lowering potential of salicylates appears to be due to effects on insulin concentration rather than improved insulin action. Salicylate-based compounds may be useful for the treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes.

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