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. 2013 Aug;7(4):256-260.
doi: 10.1007/s12170-013-0315-z. Epub 2013 Jun 5.

Reliable Assessment of Insulin Resistance in Children

Michelle Van Name  1 , Sonia Caprio  1
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Reliable Assessment of Insulin Resistance in Children

Michelle Van Name et al. Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Obesity is on the rise in the pediatric population. Obese individuals are at risk for insulin resistance, and this in combination with impaired β-cell function can result in type 2 diabetes. The diagnosis of insulin resistance is made in clinical practice by using estimates of insulin sensitivity. Scientific evidence regarding the evaluation of insulin resistance in children has revealed conflicting conclusions.

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Conflict of Interest Sonia Caprio is a board member of DAIICHI and has received grant support from the NIH and CTSA. Michelle Van Name declares no conflict of interest.

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