Prematurity and insulin sensitivity

J Endocrinol Invest. 2011 Feb;34(2):145-9. doi: 10.1007/BF03347045. Epub 2011 Feb 7.

Abstract

Nowadays, an increased number of premature infants survive. The medical challenge is to reduce their postnatal morbidities with a special focus towards a decrease in metabolic risks. In this manuscript, we will examine available evidence of perinatal, infancy, and childhood consequences of prematurity on insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis. Moreover, we add some recent data on how nutritional intervention could modify these risks.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Glucose / metabolism
  • Homeostasis
  • Humans
  • Infant, Low Birth Weight
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature / physiology*
  • Insulin Resistance / physiology*

Substances

  • Glucose