Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in chronic spinal cord injury

Model System:

Reference Type:

Accession No.:

Journal:

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

Publication Website:

Abstract:

Literature review examines the prevalence of abnormalities of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism among people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Compared to the able-bodied population, people with SCI are more likely to have oral carbohydrate intolerance, insulin resistance, elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which are risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.

Author(s):

Participating Centers: