Sex hormone-binding globulin levels predict insulin sensitivity, disposition index, and cardiovascular risk during puberty

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Early puberty is associated with increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease. Low sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels are a feature of early puberty and of conditions associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The aim of the present study was to evaluate SHBG as a predictor of glucose metabolism and metabolic risk during puberty.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftDiabetes Care
Vol/bind32
Udgave nummer5
Sider (fra-til)909-14
Antal sider6
ISSN0149-5992
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 maj 2009

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