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Case Report
Insulin as a drug of abuse in body building
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  1. P J Evans,
  2. R M Lynch
  1. Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Mr Evans, 25 Aldwell Close, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6AX, UK;
 phil{at}pjevans.karoo.co.uk

Abstract

A theoretical benefit of insulin abuse by body builders is that it is undetectable by currently available tests. A case is presented that highlights the dangers of such abuse.

  • abuse
  • body building
  • drug
  • insulin

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.37.4.356

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      Copyright 2003 British Journal of Sports Medicine