High Prevalence of Diabetes in Patients With Primary Aldosteronism (PA) Associated With Subclinical Hypercortisolism and Prediabetes More Prevalent in Bilateral Than Unilateral PA: A Large, Multicenter Cohort Study in Japan

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Authors

Yuko Akehi · Fukuoka University

Toshihiko Yanase · Fukuoka University

Ryoko Motonaga · Fukuoka University

Hironobu Umakoshi · Kyoto Medical Center

Mika Tsuiki · Kyoto Medical Center

Yoshiyu Takeda · Kanazawa University

Takashi Yoneda ·

Abstract

Individuals with PA have a high prevalence of diabetes, which is associated mainly with SH. The prevalence of prediabetes is greater for bilateral than unilateral PA, suggesting a unique metabolic cause of bilateral PA.

Topics & Keywords

Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 42, Issue 5, pp. 938-945

DOI: 10.2337/dc18-1293

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