Insulin resistance in obese children and adolescents

Objective: To evaluate the presence of insulin resistance and its association with other metabolic abnormalities in obese children and adolescents. Methods: Retrospective study of 220 children and adolescents aged 5-14 years. Anthropometric measurements were performed (weight, height, and waist circ...

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Main Authors: Monica Cristina dos Santos Romualdo, Fernando José de Nóbrega, Maria Arlete Meil Schimith Escrivão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-11-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755714000977