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Original Article

Relationship between body mass index and insulin measured during oral glucose tolerance testing in severely obese children and adolescents

L. Iughetti Paediatrics Clinic, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. De Simone Paediatrics Chair, University of L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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S. Bernasconi Paediatrics Chair, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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B. Predieri Paediatrics Clinic, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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N. Battistini Human Nutrition Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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G. Bedogni Human Nutrition Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Pages 196-201 | Received 15 Jul 2003, Accepted 30 Oct 2003, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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