Journal article
Abnormal Insulin Sensitivity Persists up to Three Years in Pediatric Patients Post-Burn
Abstract
CONTEXT: The acute hypermetabolic response post-burn is associated with insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, significantly contributing to adverse outcome of these patients.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to examine the persistence of abnormalities of various clinical parameters commonly utilized to assess the degree of insulin resistance in severely burned children for up to 3 yr after the burn injury.
Authors
Gauglitz GG; Herndon DN; Kulp GA; Meyer WJ; Jeschke MG
Journal
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Vol. 94, No. 5, pp. 1656–1664
Publisher
The Endocrine Society
Publication Date
May 1, 2009
DOI
10.1210/jc.2008-1947
ISSN
0021-972X