Serum levels of adiponectin and IGFBP‐1 in short children born small for gestational age

Abstract

Our results suggest that hypoadiponectinaemia in short SGA children without catch-up growth may reflect insulin resistance and imply a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, adiponectin may be a more sensitive indicator for latent insulin resistance than IGFBP-1 in short SGA children.