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Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in Hispanic Parents of Children with Acanthosis Nigricans
Joint Authors
Willis, Benjamin
Urrutia-Rojas, Ximena
Luna-Hollen, Mary
Menchaca, John
Spellman, Craig
Marshall, Khiya
Lacko, Andras
McConathy, Walter
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Assess the prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism among Hispanic parents of children with acanthosis nigricans (AN).
Methods.
Hispanic families (n=258) were evaluated for metabolic and anthropometric parameters including fasting glucose levels and AN status.
Results.
Mothers with AN+ children had IFG (17.3%) and 4% had glucose levels ≥126 mg/dL (P=0.028) compared to 7.1% and 1.8% of mothers with AN− children, respectively.
Mothers of AN+ children also had greater odds of having impaired fasting glucose levels (OR: 3.917, 95% CI: 1.475–10.404; P<0.004) but this was not the case for fathers (OR: 1.125, 95% CI: 0.489–2.586; P=0.781).
Mothers of AN+ children were also more likely to be AN+ (OR: 5.76, 95% CI: 2.98–11.13, P<0.001).
Screening discovered glucose levels >126 mg/dL in 9% of fathers with AN+ children.
Conclusions.
Hispanic mothers of AN+ children are at higher risk of carbohydrate metabolism abnormalities.
AN in children can be a marker for prevention and delay programs aimed at identifying adults at risk for diabetes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Urrutia-Rojas, Ximena& McConathy, Walter& Willis, Benjamin& Menchaca, John& Luna-Hollen, Mary& Marshall, Khiya…[et al.]. 2011. Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in Hispanic Parents of Children with Acanthosis Nigricans. ISRN Endocrinology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Urrutia-Rojas, Ximena…[et al.]. Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in Hispanic Parents of Children with Acanthosis Nigricans. ISRN Endocrinology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Urrutia-Rojas, Ximena& McConathy, Walter& Willis, Benjamin& Menchaca, John& Luna-Hollen, Mary& Marshall, Khiya…[et al.]. Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in Hispanic Parents of Children with Acanthosis Nigricans. ISRN Endocrinology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474993
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474993