hrp0095p1-269 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2022

Characterization of glucose metabolism in obese and overweight children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic period

Polidori Nella , Giannini Cosimo , Mastromauro Concetta , Prosperi Sara , Chiarelli Francesco , Mohn Angelika

Background: COVID-19 restriction measurements have enhanced the obesity status in the pediatric population which might further contribute to obesity related glucose-insulin metabolism alterations. Therefore, we retrospectively compared anthropometric and OGTT data on obese children during the 13 years before and during the COVID-19 pandemic period.Subjects/Methods: Data from 741 obese/overweight children were retrieved a...