Sleep efficiency as a determinant of insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese adolescents

Insulin resistance (IR) occurs in a transient manner during puberty. Obese adolescents may be at risk for persistent IR during puberty. The objective of the study is to review the literature on the association of the anthropometry and lifestyle characteristics with insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese adolescents, and include data from a new study. Relevant papers were selected and reviewed. In addition, 137 overweight and obese adolescents (42 male/95 female, age 14.4 +/- 2.3 years, BMI z-score +3.3 +/- 0.7, HOMA-IR 3.4 +/- 1.8) from the Centre for Overweight Adolescent and Children's... Mehr ...