Article
Carbohydrate metabolism changes in cystic fibrosis.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 May 2007
Domínguez-García Angela, Quinteíro-González Sofía, Peña-Quintana Luis, Ramos-Macias Leticia, Quintana-Martel Mercedes, Saavedra-Santana Pedro
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: To assess the prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance (ITG) and diabetes mellitus (DMRCF) in a group of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). To study clinical status-related variables and to compare age with the evolution of their carbohydrate metabolism (CHM). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with CF (1.5-26 years). Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in 28 patients. RESULTS: Three patients (10%)...
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