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Researcher
Luc Van Gaal
- Research Expertise:Continuous glucose monitoring among diabetics and non-diabetic patients. Body composition, fat distribution (visceral fat via CT-scan) and resting metabolic rate through indirect calorimetry. Identification of risk factors for atherosclerosis.
- Keywords:MICRO-AND MACRO VASCULAR COMPLICATIONS, METABOLIC DISORDERS, FAT DISTRIBUTION, GENETIC MARKERS, OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY, Medicine
- Disciplines:Other chemical sciences, Endocrinology and metabolic diseases, Nutrition and dietetics, Agricultural animal production, Food sciences and (bio)technology
- Research techniques:- Body composition through impedance technique - Indirect calorimetry - Continous glucose monitoring.
- Users of research expertise:- Research labo's - Patients