The pathogenesis of insulin resistance in children: metabolic complications and the roles of diet, exercise and pharmacotherapy in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
In this manuscript we discuss the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes in children, emphasizing the central importance of obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. We then review critically the benefits of diet, exercise and pharmacotherapy in preventing type 2 diabetes and vascular complications in high risk children and young adults.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Artz, E; Freemark, M
Published Date
- March 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 1 / 3
Start / End Page
- 296 - 309
PubMed ID
- 16437023
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1565-4753
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Israel