Effects of a Comprehensive, Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Combined with Metformin Extended Release in Obese Adolescents

Objective. To assess a comprehensive, intensive lifestyle intervention in combination with metformin extended release (MXR) or placebo on body mass index (BMI) and risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in obese adolescents. Study Design. Sixty-nineobese adolescents (mean BMI 3...

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Main Authors: Clarson, Cheril L., Brown, Hilary K., De Jesus, Stefanie, Jackman, Michelle, Mahmud, Farid H., Prapavessis, Harry, Robinson, Tracy, Shoemaker, J. Kevin, Watson, Margaret, Dowd, A. Justine, Hill, David J.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4897295/