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European Congress of Endocrinology 2022

Milan, Italy
21 May 2022 - 24 May 2022

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The 24th European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) and the Italian Society of Endocrinology look forward to welcoming you to Milan. ECE 2022 returns for a four day, six parallel session festival of endocrine science. You can join us In person in Milan, Italy OR Live @Home online!

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Are all sugars the same with regard to the development of obesity, insulin resistance and NAFLD?

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Fructose but not glucose drives DNL

Gerber Philipp A

Observational studies conducted during the past two decades provide evidence of an association of dietary fructose consumption with obesity and metabolic diseases as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or insulin resistance / type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, these associations are challenged by the fact that it is difficult to adjust the results of such studies for excessive caloric intake, which often co-exists with high fructose intake, e.g., by consumption of sugar-sweetene...