Glucose metabolism and insulin response to oral glucose tolerance test (ogtt) in prepubertal patients with transfusion dependent Β-thalassemia (tdt): a long-term retrospective analysis

Conclusion:This study shows a spectrum of disturbances in glucose homeostasis among TDT patients and that prepubertal patients with IFG are at higher risk for developing a deterioration of glucose metabolism. 

Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2021 Category: Hematology Authors: Vincenzo De Sanctis, Ashraf Soliman, Ploutarchos Tzoulis, Shahina Daar, Salvatore Di Maio, Bernadette Fiscina, Christos Kattamis Source Type: research