Clinical review: The pathogenetic role of cortisol in the metabolic syndrome: a hypothesis.

<h4>Context</h4>The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that increase the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus and vascular disease. The common characteristics of MetS and hypercortisolemic conditions such as Cushing's syndrome (CS) suggest that the pathogenesis of MetS an... View More