hrp0082p3-d3-724 | Diabetes (2) | ESPE2014

Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Resistance in a Sample of the 6- to 16-Year-Old Overweight or Obese Pediatric Population

Saffari Fatemeh , Vandaei Mahmood , Oveisi Sonia , Esmailzadehha Neda

Background: Prevalence of obesity and its complications including type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance have been increased among children and adolescents during recent decades.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance among overweight or obese children and adolescents.Method: This cross sectional study w...