Vol. 27 (4) 2006 Neuro endocrinology letters

Low-grade systemic inflammation and the risk of type 2 diabetes in obese children and adolescents.

BACKGROUND: There is growing evidence that low-grade systemic inflammation is closely involved in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between serum inflammatory markers and selected parameters known as risk factors of type 2 diabetes in obese c.....