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ea0039oc8.4 | Oral Communications 8 | BSPED2015

Predictors of insulin resistance and the effect of Metformin treatment in obese paediatric patients

Gallen Hannah , Banerjee Indraneel , Clayton Peter E , Ehtisham Sarah , Padidela Raja , Patel Leena , Salsbury Louise , Skae Mars

Introduction: Paediatric obesity is a growing concern for the health service. There is currently no consensus for routine screening of metabolic profiles and medical treatment in obese paediatric patients.Aims/methods: We aimed to determine medium-term outcomes of Metformin treatment on BMI, glucose and insulin levels in obese paediatric patients. In a retrospective review, data were collected from obese paediatric patients on Metformin for insulin resis...