Insulin resistance and birth weight
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review
PubMed
16170407
DOI
10.5507/bp.2005.023
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 etiology prevention & control MeSH
- Insulin Resistance * MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Infant, Low Birth Weight * MeSH
- Infant, Newborn MeSH
- Birth Weight MeSH
- Risk Factors MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Infant, Newborn MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Review MeSH
This review article describes the scientific evidence for the relationship between birth weight and insulin resistance. Most studies demonstrate that low birth weight is closely connected to insulin resistance and later development of diabetes type II in adulthood. For this reason it is important for clinicians to focus on the personal history of the patient's birth weight. In patients with low birth weight, primary measures should be taken to prevent the development or progress of insulin resistance, and late consequences like diabetes and atherosclerotic complications.
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