Journal article
Biological correlates and predictors of insulin resistance among early adolescents
Journal of pediatric nursing, Vol.28(1), pp.20-27
01/2013
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/105441
PMID: 22484110
Abstract
Abnormal glucose metabolism is associated with obesity, insulin resistance (IR), and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The purposes of this study were to describe anthropometric and laboratory markers of adolescents, examine correlates of IR, and test ability of anthropometric and laboratory markers to predict risk of exhibiting IR. A total of 150 early adolescents participated. Participants with obesity had increased IR, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Waist circumference and triglycerides were predictive of IR. Multiple risk factors compound and lead to long-term health consequences among youth. Nurses can evaluate these factors to identify IR.
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- Title
- Biological correlates and predictors of insulin resistance among early adolescents
- Creators
- Ross J Bindler - Washington State University, College of Pharmacy, Spokane, WA, USA. bindler@wsu.eduRuth C BindlerKenneth B Daratha
- Publication Details
- Journal of pediatric nursing, Vol.28(1), pp.20-27
- Academic Unit
- Nursing, College of
- Publisher
- United States
- Identifiers
- 99900546962501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article