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Title
Early glucose abnormalities in cystic fibrosis are preceded by poor weight gain.
Authors
Hameed, Shihab; Morton, John R; Jaffé, Adam; Field, Penny I; Belessis, Yvonne; Yoong, Terence; Katz, Tamarah; Verge, Charles F
Abstract
Progressive beta-cell loss causes catabolism in cystic fibrosis. Existing diagnostic criteria for diabetes were based on microvascular complications rather than on cystic fibrosis-specific outcomes. We aimed to relate glycemic status in cystic fibrosis to weight and lung function changes.