ea0063oc7.1 | Endocrine Connections 1 | ECE2019
Aresta Carmen
, Chiodini Iacopo
, Gaudio Agostino
, Eller-Vainicher Cristina
, Morelli Valentina
, Zhukouskaya Volha V
, Merlotti Daniela
, Orsi Emanuela
, Barbieri Anna Maria
, Fustinoni Silvia
, Polledri Elisa
, Gennari Luigi
, Falchetti Alberto
, Carnevale Vincenzo
, Persani Luca
, Scillitani Alfredo
Background: Cortisol excess is associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension (Hy), type 2 diabetes (T2D) and fragility fractures (FX). A possible association between T2D and fragility FX with the degree of glucocorticoid (GC) suppression and peripheral activation or sensitivity even in non-hypercortisolemic subjects has been previously suggested.Aim: To assess if the degree of GC suppression or peripheral sensitivity and activation are associated w...