Natural drop in insulin resistance in mid-adolescence protects against worsening arterial stiffness if sustained (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Natural drop in insulin resistance in mid-adolescence protects against worsening arterial stiffness if sustained

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Over a 9-year follow-up period from mid-adolescence to young adulthood, insulin resistance decreased during growth from ages 15 through 17 years but increased from ages 17 through 24 years. The decrease in insulin resistance seemed to protect against worsening arterial stiffness, a sign of premature vascular damage. Image: Andrew Agbaje.

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