Description of Insulin Resistance in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

Description of Insulin Resistance and Explanatory Variables in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

The purpose of this study is to describe insulin resistance in a general chronic heart failure population, in combination with muscle strength, body composition and cardiac function.

It is assumed that insulin resistance is increased in CHF patient, and that this is related to decreased muscle strength and decreased lean tissue mass.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of chronic heart failure for at least 6 months,
• clinically stable (not hospitalized) for more than 3 months prior to the onset of the study,

Exclusion Criteria:

• glucose lowering medical therapy