it was noted that the elevated iri/cp ratio was a 1 ) a common feature in niddm , irrespective of the body weight , 2 ) it is present even under basal conditions when the insulin levels are the lowest , 3 ) it appears to be independent of the concentration of insulin reaching the liver , and 4 ) obese patients appear to have an exaggerated defect compared to their non obese counterparts .
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niddm
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insulin