Remnant-like particle cholesterol, triglycerides, and insulin resistance in nonobese Japanese type 2 diabetic patients.

Abstract

These results indicate that 1) nonobese Japanese type 2 diabetic patients with insulin resistance are characterized by high RLP cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and low HDL cholesterol levels; and 2) the level of serum triglycerides is an independent predictor of insulin resistance in these patients.