ea0032p712 | Neuroendocrinology | ECE2013
Andrea Parra Ramirez Paola
, Perez Fernandez Laura
, Fernandez Martinez Alberto
, Grande Aragon Cristina
, Alvarez-Escola Cristina
GH deficiency (GHD) in adults is characterized by a tendency towards fat mass gain and may predispose to type 2 diabetes mellitus.GH replacement (GHR) is associated with impaired insulin sensitivity shortly after starting therapy, reflected by increased fasting glucose and insulin levels. Available evidence suggests that concerns regarding glucose intolerance in patients receiving long-term GHR have not been substantiated. However, several environmental and lifestyle-related f...