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Insulin resistance, leptin and adiponectin in lean and hypothyroid children and adolescents with obesity

202220 citationsOpen accessKafr el-Sheikh University

Abstract

Insulin resistance (IR) and leptin levels increase in hypothyroid children and adolescent; more with obesity. IR is not related to leptin and adiponectin levels, however leptin and adiponectin levels correlated well with BMI in hypothyroid children and adolescents with obesity.

Research topics

  • Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism

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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03318-x

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