Differences in the Insulin Resistance Levels Measured by HOMA-IR between Patients with Erosive and Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

摘要

Insulin resistance is the core of Metabolic Syndrome which carries a high risk for cardiovascular events. Insulin resistance had been reported to be higher in GERD patients than subjects without GERD, specifically in erosive esophagitis. Objective. To compare the degree of insulin resistance, using HOMA-IR index, between erosive and non-erosive reflux disease.