Clinical, Psychosocial, and Demographic Factors Are Associated With Overweight and Obesity in Early Adolescent Girls With Type 1 Diabetes

Conclusions Overweight/obesity is prevalent among adolescents with T1D. Clinical, psychosocial, and demographic factors are associated with overweight/obesity in girls but not boys. Greater attention to weight status and aspects of health that are germane to adolescents with T1D is warranted.

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Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 13, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Minges, K. E., Whittemore, R., Chao, A. M., Jefferson, V., Murphy, K. M., Grey, M. Tags: Features Source Type: research