ea0038p399 | Steroids | SFEBES2015
Hassan-Smith Zaki
, Taylor Angela
, Hughes Beverly
, Brady Theresa
, Jones Pamela
, Morgan Stuart
, Lavery Gareth
, Tomlinson Jeremy
, Stewart Paul
Background: Excess glucocorticoid (GC) exposure is associated with an adverse body composition and metabolic profile characterised by increasing fat mass, muscle atrophy, insulin resistance, fatty liver, and dyslipidaemia culminating in increased cardiovascular risk. GCs are widely prescribed with increasing age where their effects can have deleterious effects.Objectives: To investigate the impact of GC exposure on subcutaneous adipose lipid metabolism a...