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Peer Reviewed: Identifying Metabolic Syndrome in African American Children Using Fasting HOMA-IR in Place of Glucose

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing among young people. We compared the use of homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) with the use of fasting blood glucose to identify MetS in African American children.

Source: Preventing Chronic Disease

Authors: Sushma Sharma, Robert H. Lustig, Sharon E. Fleming

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2400852048

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