Plasma nutrient biomarkers are associated with waist-to-height ratio in youth with type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plasma fatty acids (FAs) and micronutrients have been associated with central obesity in adults; however, previous studies of these associations in adults have yielded mixed results. In addition, no comparable research has been conducted among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Objective

We investigated the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between plasma nutrient biomarkers and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) in youth with T1D.

Methods

These analyses included 1324 youth aged 3-20 y at T1D diagnosis with a baseline visit in the SEARCH (Search for Diabetes in Youth) Study and a subset of 1178 of these youth with a follow-up visit an average of 23 mo (range: 16-40 mo) after their baseline visit. Plasma phospholipid FAs and vitamins were measured, and

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4336536 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature