Abstract:Insulin resistance (IR) develops in obese children because of low vitamin levels and increased pro-inflammatory cytokine levels.This study aimed to analyze the relation between vitamin D, insulin resistance, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin 6 (IL-6)levels at admission and after weight loss. This study included 84 obese and 28 healthy pubertal children. Patient group was dividedinto four: IR positive and negative; weight loss (WL) positive and negative. Baseline and follow-up (6th month) values of se… Show more
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