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Title
Adult glucose metabolism in extremely birthweight-discordant monozygotic twins.
Authors
Frost, M; Petersen, I; Brixen, K; Beck-Nielsen, H; Holst, J J; Christiansen, L; Højlund, K; Christensen, K
Abstract
Low birthweight (BW) is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes. We compared glucose metabolism in adult BW-discordant monozygotic (MZ) twins, thereby controlling for genetic factors and rearing environment.