Insulin Resistance and Hyperinsulinemia Are Related to Plasma Aldosterone Levels in Hypertensive Patients: Response to Colussi et al.

We read with interest the article by Colussi et al. (1) on the relationship between insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and aldosterone levels in hypertensive patients. The authors observed that the homeostasis model assessment index is correlated with plasma aldosterone. They conclude that in patients with hypertension, this relationship …