Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) have increased central fat deposits, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperglycaemia, with an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, conditions that can lead to a diminished quality of life. This study analyzed comorbidities among adults with GHD in the US who had Medicaid or commercial health insurance.Methods: In this retrospective cohort study using IBM Marketscan Me...