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ea0081rc1.2 | Rapid Communications 1: Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition 1 | ECE2022

Glucose alterations, insulin resistance, hypertension, and activation of the renin-aldosterone system are strictly associated in pediatric obesity

Antoniotti Valentina , Amore Martina , Bellone Simonetta , Ricotti Roberta , De Grandi Roberta , Caputo Marina , Spadaccini Daniele , Mancioppi Valentina , Aimaretti Gianluca , Prodam Flavia

Background: The increase of global childhood obesity has led to an increase of associated co-morbidities also at a young age. The pro-inflammatory state and insulin resistance are two master regulators of several complications, including hypertension and pre-diabetes frequently connected in a complex cross-talk.Aim: To evaluate the relationship between glucose alterations and blood pressure and the pathogenetic involvement of the renin-aldosterone system...

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Glucose alterations, insulin resistance, hypertension, and activation of the renin-aldosterone system are strictly associated in pediatric obesity

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