A study on carotid artery intima –media thickness and metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese Indian children

ConclusionOverweight and obese children had significantly higher CIMT than controls. Even among overweight and obese children, those with increased CIMT had low FGIR (implying insulin resistance) compared to those with normal CIMT.
Source: Diabetology International - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research