Article
Evaluation of glucose intolerance in adolescents relative to adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Nov 2006
Babaoğlu Kadir, Hatun Sükrü, Arslanoğlu Ilknur, Işgüven Pinar, Baş Firdevs, Ercan Oya, Darendeliler Feyza, Bundak Rüveyde, Saka Nurçin, Günöz Hülya, Bereket Abdullah, Memioğlu Nihal, Neyzi Olcay
Abstract excerpt
AIM: There is an increasing trend in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) in childhood and adolescence, while positive family history of DM2 and obesity are the most important risk factors. To study the influence of family history and obesity on glucose intolerance in our country was the aim of this study. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of 105 children and adolescents aged 10-18 years (mean 13.3...
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