Assessment of abnormal glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance in Turkish obese children and adolescents

Atabek M. E., Pirgon O., KURTOĞLU S.

DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM, vol.9, no.3, pp.304-310, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2006.00601.x
  • Journal Name: DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.304-310
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The worldwide increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions and is associated with a dramatic rise in cases of type 2 diabetes. We determined the prevalence of impaired glucose regulation and insulin resistance in obese children and adolescents.