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Title
Are obesity-related metabolic risk factors modulated by the degree of insulin resistance in adolescents?
Authors
Bacha, Fida; Saad, Rola; Gungor, Neslihan; Arslanian, Silva A
Abstract
Obesity is often associated with insulin resistance and the components of the metabolic syndrome. However, wide variations in insulin sensitivity are noted in obese youth. It is not clear if greater insulin resistance confers a higher risk of cardiovascular comorbidities and risk for type 2 diabetes.