Impairment in Glucose Homeostasis Among Obese Adolescents in High Risk Diabetes Prone Population - Jisr Az-Zarqa Village

Overview

Obesity is increasing all over the world in adults, adolescents and children,and is followed by morbidity, including the metabolic syndrome. Hypothesis: Among obese adolescents there is a subgroup with impaired glucose homeostasis The aim of the study is to identify adolescents with impaired glucose metabolism, 12-18 years, among high risk diabetes prone population, for diagnosis and treatment.

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