Correlation between adrenal function, growth hormone secretion, and insulin sensitivity in children with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency

ConclusionsCortisol levels correlate with GH secretion and with many metabolic parameters in GHD children, while the metabolic effects during GHT are mainly due to GHT per se and less to cortisol reduction.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research