This study was therefore undertaken to compare the clinical characteristics of migraine
in patients with and without metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. 135 consecutive patients with migraine diagnosed on
the basis of International Headache Society criteria were subjected to clinical evaluation as per fixed protocol. Headache
severity, frequency and functional disability were recorded. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed as per National Cholesterol
Education Programme: Adult Treatment Panel III and International Diabetic Federation criteria. Insulin resistance was calculated
by homeostases model assessment. Their age ranged between 14 and 61 years and 108 were females. Metabolic syndrome was present
in 31.9% patients and only 13 were obese. Insulin resistance was present in ...

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