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Characterization of insulin resistance syndrome in children and young adults. When to screen for prediabetes?
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Sept 2007
Ten Svetlana, Bhangoo Amrit, Ramchandani Neesha, Mueller Charles, Vogiatzi Maria, New Maria, Lesser Martin, Maclaren Noel
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CONTEXT: Insulin resistance syndrome (IRS) is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). However, it is unclear which individuals with insulin resistance will develop DM2. AIM: To study the prevalence of IRS in childhood and to identify the group with the highest risk of further progression to DM2. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, 86 obese individuals underwent an intravenous glucose...
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