A Clinical Trial to Prevent the Complications of Insulin Resistance (Including Type-2 Diabetes)
Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Insulin Resistance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: Obese patients (wt > 95th percentile for age, for adults increased BMI > 27) greater than 5 years of age And/or presence of complications of insulin resistance such as acanthosis nigricans, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, hyperandrogenism Siblings and parents of patients with insulin resistance. Siblings and parents will be included only in the case of documented insulin resistance in the index subject. Insulin resistance will be documented by OGTT and/or IVGTT. Family history of type II diabetes. Exclusion Criteria: Critically ill patients, patients will congestive heart failure, renal or liver insufficiency Inability to give consent. History of poor compliance with physician's recommendations
Sites / Locations
- Cornell University