Reduced insulin sensitivity in childhood survivors of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is associated with lipodystropic and sarcopenic phenotypes

ConclusionsHSCT/TBI survivors have an increased risk of abnormal glucose tolerance and reduced insulin sensitivity with reduced subcutaneous and increased visceral fat distribution, increased total fat mass and reduced lean mass. Pediatr Blood Cancer © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - May 19, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Christina Wei, Manigandan S. Thyagiarajan, Linda P. Hunt, Julian P.H. Shield, Michael C.G. Stevens, Elizabeth C. Crowne Tags: Research Article Source Type: research