Gut bacterial markers involved in association of dietary inflammatory index with visceral adiposity.

OBJECTIVE: To deepen the understanding of the influence of diet on weight gain and metabolic disturbances, we examined associations between diet-related inflammation and body composition and fecal bacteria abundances in participants of the Nutritionists' Health Study. METHODS: Early-life, dietary and clinical data were obtained from 114 women aged ≤45 years. A validated food frequency questionnaire was used to calculate the energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII). Participants' data were compared by E-DII quartiles using ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis. Associations of DXA-determined body composition with the E-DII were tested by multiple linear regression using DAG-oriented adjustments. Fecal microbiota was analyzed targeting the V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. Spearman correlation coefficients were used to test linear associations; differential abundance of genera across the E-DII quartiles was assessed by pair-wise comparisons. RESULTS: E-DII score was associated with total fat (b=1.80, p<0.001), FMI (b=0.08, p<0.001) and visceral fat (b=1.19, p=0.02), independently of maternal BMI, birth type and breastfeeding. E-DII score was directly correlated to HOMA-IR (r=0.30; p=0.004), C-reactive protein (r=0.29; p=0.003) and to the abundance of Actinomyces, and inversely correlated to the abundance of Eubacterium.xylanophilum.group. Actinomyces were significantly more abundant in the highest (most proinflammatory) E-DII quartile. CONCLUSIONS: Association of E-DII with markers of insulin resistance, inflammation, body adiposity and certain gut bacteria are consistent with beneficial effects of anti-inflammatory diet on body composition and metabolic profile. Bacterial markers, such as Actinomyces, could be involved in the association between the dietary inflammation with visceral adiposity. Studies designed to explore how a pro-inflammatory diet affects both central fat deposition and gut microbiota are needed.

Associations of Blautia Genus With Early-Life Events and Later Phenotype in the NutriHS.

Introduction: Early-life events are associated with the risk of obesity and comorbidities later in life. The gut microbiota-whose composition is influenced by genetics and environmental factors-could be involved. Since the microbiota affects metabolism and fat storage, early-life insults could contribute to the occurrence of obesity driven, in part, by microbiota composition. We examined associations of gut bacteria with early-life events, nutritional status, and body composition in the Nutritionist's Health Study (NutriHS). Methods: A cross-sectional study of 114 female participants examining early-life data, body composition, and biological samples was conducted. Fecal microbiota structure was determined targeting the V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. Principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) and permutational multivariate analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) were used to test the impact of variables on microbial diversity. Profiles were identified using the Jensen-Shannon divergence matrix and Calinski-Harabasz index. Differential abundance between the categories of exclusive breastfeeding duration and nutritional status was tested using DESeq2. Results: In the sample [median age 28 years and body mass index (BMI) 24.5 kg/m2], 2 microbiota profiles driven by the Blautia or Prevotella genus were identified. An estimated 9.1% of the variation was explained by the profiles (p < 0.001), 2.1% by nutritional status (p = 0.004), and 1.8% by exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.012). The proportion of participants with BMI <25 kg/m2 and who were breastfed for at least 6 months was higher in the Blautia profile (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Findings in a Blautia-driven profile of healthy women reinforce that early-life events play a role in defining gut microbiota composition, confirming the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infant gut colonization in establishing a protective profile against adiposity-related outcomes in adulthood.

Sagittal abdominal diameter resembles waist circumference as a surrogate marker of insulin resistance in adolescents-Brazilian Metabolic Syndrome Study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of the sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) with insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) components, and to compare SAD with waist circumference (WC). SUBJECTS/METHODS: This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study of 520 adolescents (10- to 18-years old). IR was assessed using the homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR) and the hyperglycaemic clamp (n = 76). RESULTS: SAD and WC were positively correlated with HOMA-IR (r = 0.637 and r = 0.653) and inversely correlated with the clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index (ISI) (r = -0.734 and r = -0.731); P < .001. In the multivariable linear regression analysis, SAD was positively associated with HOMA-IR (B = 0.046 ± 0.003) and inversely associated with the clamp-derived ISI (B = -0.084 ± 0.009) after adjusting for sex, age, and Tanner's stages (P < .001). When WC replaced the SAD, it was positively associated with HOMA-IR (B = 0.011 ± 0.001) and inversely associated with the clamp-derived ISI (B = -0.018 ± 0.002); P < .001. The values of the areas under the curves (AUC) were 0.823 and 0.813 for SAD and WC, respectively. In Bland-Altman analysis, there were agreement between both, SAD and WC, with the clamp-derived ISI (mean = 0.00; P > .05). The SAD and WC were positively associated with blood pressure, triglycerides, and uric acid, and inversely associated with high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol after adjusting for sex, age, and Tanner's stages. CONCLUSION: The SAD was associated with IR and MetS components, with a good discriminatory power for detecting IR. When compared to WC, SAD showed equivalent results.

Effect of biliopancreatic diversion on sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes

ABSTRACT Objective: The poor quality of sleep and the deprivation thereof have been associated with disruption of metabolic homeostasis, favoring the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). We aimed to evaluate the influence of biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) surgery on sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness of obese patients with T2DM, comparing them with two control groups consisting of obese and normal weight individuals, both normal glucose tolerant. Subjects and methods: Forty-two women were divided into three groups: LeanControl (n = 11), ObeseControl (n = 13), and ObeseT2DM (n = 18). The LeanC and ObeseC groups underwent all tests and evaluations once. The ObeseT2DM underwent BPD and were reassessed after 12 months. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were applied before and 12 months after BPD. Results: Before surgery, there was less daytime sleepiness in LeanC group (p = 0.013) compared with ObeseC and T2DMObese groups. The two obese groups did not differ regarding daytime sleepiness, demonstrating that the presence of T2DM had no influence on daytime sleepiness. After surgery, the daytime sleepiness (p = 0.002) and the sleep quality (p = 0.033) improved. The score for daytime sleepiness of operated T2DMObese group became similar to LeanC and lower than ObeseC (p = 0.047). Conclusion: BPD surgery has positively influenced daytime sleepiness and sleep quality of obese patients with T2DM, leading to normalization of daytime sleepiness 12 months after surgery. These results reinforce previously identified associations between sleep, obesity and T2DM in view of the importance of sleep in metabolic homeostasis, quality of life and health.

Effect of biliopancreatic diversion on sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

OBJECTIVE: The poor quality of sleep and the deprivation thereof have been associated with disruption of metabolic homeostasis, favoring the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). We aimed to evaluate the influence of biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) surgery on sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness of obese patients with T2DM, comparing them with two control groups consisting of obese and normal weight individuals, both normal glucose tolerant. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Forty-two women were divided into three groups: LeanControl (n = 11), ObeseControl (n = 13), and ObeseT2DM (n = 18). The LeanC and ObeseC groups underwent all tests and evaluations once. The ObeseT2DM underwent BPD and were reassessed after 12 months. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were applied before and 12 months after BPD. RESULTS: Before surgery, there was less daytime sleepiness in LeanC group (p = 0.013) compared with ObeseC and T2DMObese groups. The two obese groups did not differ regarding daytime sleepiness, demonstrating that the presence of T2DM had no influence on daytime sleepiness. After surgery, the daytime sleepiness (p = 0.002) and the sleep quality (p = 0.033) improved. The score for daytime sleepiness of operated T2DMObese group became similar to LeanC and lower than ObeseC (p = 0.047). CONCLUSION: BPD surgery has positively influenced daytime sleepiness and sleep quality of obese patients with T2DM, leading to normalization of daytime sleepiness 12 months after surgery. These results reinforce previously identified associations between sleep, obesity and T2DM in view of the importance of sleep in metabolic homeostasis, quality of life and health.

Sagittal Abdominal Diameter as a Surrogate Marker of Insulin Resistance in an Admixtured Population--Brazilian Metabolic Syndrome Study (BRAMS).

BACKGROUND: Sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) has been proposed as a surrogate marker of insulin resistance (IR). However, the utilization of SAD requires specific validation for each ethnicity. We aimed to investigate the potential use of SAD, compared with classical anthropometrical parameters, as a surrogate marker of IR and to establish the cutoff values of SAD for screening for IR. METHODS: A multicenter population survey on metabolic disorders was conducted. A race-admixtured sample of 824 adult women was assessed. The anthropometric parameters included: BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio and SAD. IR was determined by a hyperglycemic clamp and the HOMA-IR index. RESULTS: After adjustments for age and total body fat mass, SAD (r = 0.23 and r = -0.70) and BMI (r = 0.20 and r = -0.71) were strongly correlated with the IR measured by the HOMA-IR index and the clamp, respectively (p < 0.001). In the ROC analysis, the optimal cutoff for SAD in women was 21.0 cm. The women with an increased SAD presented 3.2 (CI 95%: 2.1-5.0) more likelihood of having IR, assessed by the HOMA-IR index compared with those with normal SAD (p < 0.001); whereas women with elevated BMI and WC were 2.1 (95% CI: 1.4-3.3) and 2.8 (95% CI: 1.7-4.5) more likely to have IR (p < 0.001), respectively. No statistically significant results were found for waist-to-hip ratio. CONCLUSIONS: SAD can be a suitable surrogate marker of IR. Understanding and applying routine and simplified methods is essential because IR is associated with an increased risk of obesity-related diseases even in the presence of normal weight, slight overweight, as well as in obesity. Further prospective analysis will need to verify SAD as a determinant of clinical outcomes, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular events, in the Brazilian population.

Neck circumference as a new anthropometric indicator for prediction of insulin resistance and components of metabolic syndrome in adolescents: Brazilian Metabolic Syndrome Study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the correlation between neck circumference and insulin resistance and components of metabolic syndrome in adolescents with different adiposity levels and pubertal stages, as well as to determine the usefulness of neck circumference to predict insulin resistance in adolescents. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 388 adolescents of both genders from ten to 19 years old. The adolescents underwent anthropometric and body composition assessment, including neck and waist circumferences, and biochemical evaluation. The pubertal stage was obtained by self-assessment, and the blood pressure, by auscultation. Insulin resistance was evaluated by the Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance. The correlation between two variables was evaluated by partial correlation coefficient adjusted for the percentage of body fat and pubertal stage. The performance of neck circumference to identify insulin resistance was tested by Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve. RESULTS: After the adjustment for percentage body fat and pubertal stage, neck circumference correlated with waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides and markers of insulin resistance in both genders. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that the neck circumference is a useful tool for the detection of insulin resistance and changes in the indicators of metabolic syndrome in adolescents. The easiness of application and low cost of this measure may allow its use in Public Health services.

Biochemical, anthropometric and body composition indicators as predictors of hepatic steatosis in obese adolescents.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of hepatic steatosis and to assess the performance of biochemical, anthropometric and body composition indicators for hepatic steatosis in obese teenagers. METHODS: Cross-sectional study including 79 adolecents aged from ten to 18 years old. Hepatic steatosis was diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound in case of moderate or intense hepatorenal contrast and/or a difference in the histogram ≥7 on the right kidney cortex. The insulin resistance was determined by the Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) index for values >3.16. Anthropometric and body composition indicators consisted of body mass index, body fat percentage, abdominal circumference and subcutaneous fat. Fasting glycemia and insulin, lipid profile and hepatic enzymes, such as aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase and alkaline phosphatase, were also evaluated. In order to assess the performance of these indicators in the diagnosis of hepatic steatosis in teenagers, a ROC curve analysis was applied. RESULTS: Hepatic steatosis was found in 20% of the patients and insulin resistance, in 29%. Gamma-glutamyltransferase and HOMA-IR were good indicators for predicting hepatic steatosis, with a cutoff of 1.06 times above the reference value for gamma-glutamyltransferase and 3.28 times for the HOMA-IR. The anthropometric indicators, the body fat percentage, the lipid profile, the glycemia and the aspartate aminotransferase did not present significant associations. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with high gamma-glutamyltransferase level and/or HOMA-IR should be submitted to abdominal ultrasound examination due to the increased chance of having hepatic steatosis.

Biochemical, anthropometric and body composition indicators as predictors of hepatic steatosis in obese adolescents / Indicadores bioquímicos, antropométricos y de composición corporal como predictores de la esteatosis hepática en adolescentes obesos / Indicadores bioquímicos, antropométricos e de composição corporal como preditores da esteatose hepática em adolescentes obesos

To describe the prevalence of hepatic steatosis and to assess the performance of biochemical, anthropometric and body composition indicators for hepatic steatosis in obese teenagers. METHODS: Cross-sectional study including 79 adolecents aged from ten to 18 years old. Hepatic steatosis was diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound in case of moderate or intense hepatorenal contrast and/or a difference in the histogram ≥7 on the right kidney cortex. The insulin resistance was determined by the Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) index for values >3.16. Anthropometric and body composition indicators consisted of body mass index, body fat percentage, abdominal circumference and subcutaneous fat. Fasting glycemia and insulin, lipid profile and hepatic enzymes, such as aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase and alkaline phosphatase, were also evaluated. In order to assess the performance of these indicators in the diagnosis of hepatic steatosis in teenagers, a ROC curve analysis was applied. RESULTS: Hepatic steatosis was found in 20% of the patients and insulin resistance, in 29%. Gamma-glutamyltransferase and HOMA-IR were good indicators for predicting hepatic steatosis, with a cutoff of 1.06 times above the reference value for gamma-glutamyltransferase and 3.28 times for the HOMA-IR. The anthropometric indicators, the body fat percentage, the lipid profile, the glycemia and the aspartate aminotransferase did not present significant associations. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with high gamma-glutamyltransferase level and/or HOMA-IR should be submitted to abdominal ultrasound examination due to the increased chance of having hepatic steatosis...

Describir la prevalencia de la esteatosis hepática y evaluar el desempeño de indicadores bioquímicos, antropométricos y de composición corporal para identificar la enfermedad en adolescentes obesos. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal con 79 adolescentes de 10 a 18 años. Se diagnosticó la esteatosis hepática por ultrasonido abdominal en caso de contraste hepatorrenal moderado o intenso y/o diferencia en el histograma ≥7 con relación al córtex del riñón derecho. Se determinó la resistencia a la insulina por el índice Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistence (HOMA-IR) para valores >3,16. Los indicadores antropométricos y de composición corporal fueron índice de masa corporal, porcentaje de grasa corporal, circunferencia abdominal y grasa subcutánea. Se dosificaron glucemia e insulina en ayuno, perfil lipídico y las encimas hepáticas aspartato aminotransferasa, alanina aminotransferasa, gama-glutamiltransferasa y fosfatasa alcalina. Se analizaron curvas ROC para evaluar el desempeño de los indicadores en identificar adolescentes con esteatosis hepática. RESULTADOS: La esteatosis hepática estuvo presente en el 20% de los pacientes y la resistencia a la insulina, en el 29%. La gama-glutamiltransferasa y el HOMA-IR se mostraron buenos indicadores para predecir la esteatosis hepática, con punto de corte de 1,06 veces por encima del valor de referencia para la gama-glutamiltransferasa y de 3,28 para el HOMA-IR. Los indicadores antropométricos, el porcentaje de grasa corporal, el perfil lipídico, la glucemia y la aspartato aminotransferasa no presentaron diferencias significantes. CONCLUSIONES: Pacientes con elevación de gama-glutamiltransferasa y/o HOMA-IR deben ser sometidos al examen de ultrasonido abdominal con gran probabilidad de obtenerse como resultado la esteatosis...

Descrever a prevalência da esteatose hepática e avaliar o desempenho de indicadores bioquímicos, antropométricos e de composição corporal para identificar a doença em adolescentes obesos. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com 79 adolescentes de dez a 18 anos. Diagnosticou-se a esteatose hepática por ultrassom abdominal em caso de contraste hepatorrenal moderado ou intenso e/ou diferença no histograma ≥7 em relação ao córtex do rim direito. Determinou-se a resistência à insulina pelo índice Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) para valores >3,16. Os indicadores antropométricos e de composição corporal foram: índice de massa corpórea, porcentagem de gordura corporal, circunferência abdominal e gordura subcutânea. Dosaram-se glicemia e insulina de jejum, perfil lipídico e enzimas hepáticas aspartato aminotransferase, alanina aminotransferase, gama-glutamiltransferase e fosfatase alcalina. Aplicou-se a curva ROC para avaliar o desempenho dos indicadores para identificar adolescentes com esteatose hepática. RESULTADOS: A esteatose hepática esteve presente em 20% dos pacientes e a resistência à insulina, em 29%. A gama-glutamiltransferase e o HOMA-IR mostraram-se bons indicadores para predizer a esteatose hepática, com ponto de corte de 1,06 vezes acima do valor de referência para a gama-glutamiltransferase e de 3,28 para o HOMA-IR. Os indicadores antropométricos, a porcentagem de gordura corporal, o perfil lipídico, a glicemia e a aspartato aminotransferase não apresentaram diferenças significantes. CONCLUSÕES: Pacientes com elevação de gama-glutamiltransferase e/ou HOMA-IR devem ser submetidos ao exame de ultrassom abdominal, havendo grande probabilidade de se obter como resultado a esteatose hepática...

Neck circumference as a new anthropometric indicator for prediction of insulin resistance and components of metabolic syndrome in adolescents: Brazilian Metabolic Syndrome Study / Circunferencia del cuello como un nuevo indicador antropométrico para predicción de resistencia a la insulina y componentes del síndrome metabólico en adolescentes: Brazilian Metabolic Syndrome Study - BRAMS / Circunferência do pescoço como um novo indicador antropométrico para predição de resistência à insulina e componentes da síndrome metabólica em adolescentes: Brazilian Metabolic Syndrome Study

To evaluate the correlation between neck circumference and insulin resistance and components of metabolic syndrome in adolescents with different adiposity levels and pubertal stages, as well as to determine the usefulness of neck circumference to predict insulin resistance in adolescents. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 388 adolescents of both genders from ten to 19 years old. The adolescents underwent anthropometric and body composition assessment, including neck and waist circumferences, and biochemical evaluation. The pubertal stage was obtained by self-assessment, and the blood pressure, by auscultation. Insulin resistance was evaluated by the Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance. The correlation between two variables was evaluated by partial correlation coefficient adjusted for the percentage of body fat and pubertal stage. The performance of neck circumference to identify insulin resistance was tested by Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve. RESULTS: After the adjustment for percentage body fat and pubertal stage, neck circumference correlated with waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides and markers of insulin resistance in both genders. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that the neck circumference is a useful tool for the detection of insulin resistance and changes in the indicators of metabolic syndrome in adolescents. The easiness of application and low cost of this measure may allow its use in Public Health services...

Evaluar la correlación de la circunferencia del cuello con resistencia a la insulina y con los componentes del síndrome metabólico en adolescentes con distintos niveles de adiposidad y estadios puberales, así como determinar la utilidad de la circunferencia del cuello como un parámetro en la predicción de resistencia a la insulina en adolescentes. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal en el que se evaluó a 388 adolescentes de ambos sexos, de los 10 a los 19 años. Los adolescentes fueron sometidos a evaluación antropométrica y de composición corporal, incluyendo circunferencias del cuello y de la cintura, y la evaluación bioquímica. El estadio puberal se obtuvo mediante autoevaluación y la presión arterial, por el método de ausculta. Se evaluó la resistencia a la insulina por el Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistence. La correlación entre dos variables fue evaluada con el coeficiente de corrrelación parcial ajustado para el porcentaje de grasa corporal y el estadio puberal. El desempeño de la circunferencia del cuello para identificar resistencia a la insulina fue evaluado por la Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve y se consideró p<0,05. RESULTADOS: Después del ajuste para el porcentaje de grasa corporal y estadio puberal, la circunferencia del cuello se correlacionó con la circunferencia de la cintura, presión arterial, triglicéridos y marcadores de resistencia a la insulina en ambos sexos. CONCLUSIONES: Los resultados demostraron que la circunferencia del cuello es una herramienta útil para detectar la resistencia a la insulina y la alteración en los indicadores de síndrome metabólico en adolescentes. La facilidad de aplicación y el bajo costo pueden hacer su uso viable en servicios de Salud Pública...

Avaliar a correlação da circunferência do pescoço com resistência à insulina e com os componentes da síndrome metabólica em adolescentes com diferentes níveis de adiposidade e estadios puberais, bem como determinar a utilidade da circunferência do pescoço como um parâmetro na predição de resistência à insulina em adolescentes. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal no qual se avaliaram 388 adolescentes de ambos os sexos, de dez a 19 anos. Os adolescentes foram submetidos à avaliação antropométrica e de composição corporal, incluindo circunferências do pescoço e da cintura, e a avaliação bioquímica. O estadio puberal foi obtido por meio de autoavaliação e a pressão arterial, pelo método auscultatório. Analisou-se a resistência à insulina pelo Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance. A correlação entre duas variáveis foi verificada com o coeficiente de correlação parcial ajustado para o percentual de gordura corporal e o estadio puberal. O desempenho da circunferência do pescoço para identificar resistência à insulina foi testado pela Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve. RESULTADOS: Após ajuste para o percentual de gordura corporal e estadio puberal, a circunferência do pescoço correlacionou-se com circunferência da cintura, pressão arterial, triglicérides e marcadores de resistência à insulina em ambos os sexos. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados demonstraram que a circunferência do pescoço é uma ferramenta útil para detectar a resistência à insulina e a alteração nos indicadores de síndrome metabólica em adolescentes. A facilidade de aplicação e o baixo custo podem viabilizar sua utilização...

Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in obese adolescents.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in obese adolescents and its relationship with different body composition indicators. METHODS: A cross-sectional study comprising 79 adolescents aged ten to 18 years old. The assessed body composition indicators were: body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, abdominal circumference, and subcutaneous fat. The metabolic syndrome was diagnosed according to the criteria proposed by Cook et al. The insulin resistance was determined by the Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) index for values above 3.16. The analysis of ROC curves was used to assess the BMI and the abdominal circumference, aiming to identify the subjects with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. The cutoff point corresponded to the percentage above the reference value used to diagnose obesity. RESULTS: The metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 45.5% of the patients and insulin resistance, in 29.1%. Insulin resistance showed association with HDL-cholesterol (p=0.032) and with metabolic syndrome (p=0.006). All body composition indicators were correlated with insulin resistance (p<0.01). In relation to the cutoff point evaluation, the values of 23.5 and 36.3% above the BMI reference point allowed the identification of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. The best cutoff point for abdominal circumference to identify insulin resistance was 40%. CONCLUSIONS: All body composition indicators, HDL-cholesterol and metabolic syndrome showed correlation with insulin resistance. The BMI was the most effective anthropometric indicator to identify insulin resistance.

Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in obese adolescents / Sindrome metabolico y resistencia a la insulina en adolescentes obesos / Sindrome metabolica e resistencia a insulina em adolescentes obesos

Objective: To verify the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in obese adolescents and its relationship with different body composition indicators. Methods: A cross-sectional study comprising 79 adolescents aged ten to 18 years old. The assessed body composition indicators were: body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, abdominal circumference, and subcutaneous fat. The metabolic syndrome was diagnosed according to the criteria proposed by Cook et al. The insulin resistance was determined by the Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) index for values above 3.16. The analysis of ROC curves was used to assess the BMI and the abdominal circumference, aiming to identify the subjects with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. The cutoff point corresponded to the percentage above the reference value used to diagnose obesity. Results: The metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 45.5% of the patients and insulin resistance, in 29.1%. Insulin resistance showed association with HDL-cholesterol (p=0.032) and with metabolic syndrome (p=0.006). All body composition indicators were correlated with insulin resistance (p<0.01). In relation to the cutoff point evaluation, the values of 23.5 and 36.3% above the BMI reference point allowed the identification of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. The best cutoff point for abdominal circumference to identify insulin resistance was 40%. Conclusions: All body composition indicators, HDL-cholesterol and metabolic syndrome showed correlation with insulin resistance. The BMI was the most effective anthropometric indicator to identify insulin resistance. .

Objetivo: Verificar la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico y de la resistencia a la insulina en adolescentes obesos y su relación con distintos indicadores de composición corporal. Métodos: Estudio transversal con 79 adolescentes de 10 a 18 años. Los indicadores de composición corporal fueron: índice de masa corporal (IMC), porcentaje de grasa corporal, circunferencia abdominal y grasa subcutánea. El síndrome metabólico fue diagnosticado conforme a los criterios de Cook et al. La resistencia a la insulina fue determinada por el índice de Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistence (HOMA-IR) para valores superiores a 3,16. Se utilizó el análisis de curvas ROC para evaluar el IMC y la circunferencia abdominal, identificándose los individuos con resistencia a la insulina y síndrome metabólico. El punto de corte correspondió al porcentaje superior al valor de referencia para el diagnóstico de obesidad. Resultados: El síndrome metabólico fue diagnosticado en 45,5% de los pacientes y la resistencia a la insulina, en 29,1%. La resistencia a la insulina presentó asociación con el HDL-colesterol (p=0,032) y con el síndrome metabólico (p=0,006). Todos los indicadores de composición corporal evaluados presentaron correlación con la resistencia a la insulina (p<0,01). En la evaluación de los puntos de corte, los valores de 23,5 y 36,3% por encima del valor de referencia del IMC permitieron identificar la resistencia a la insulina y el síndrome metabólico. El mejor punto de corte de la circunferencia abdominal para identificar la resistencia a la insulina fue de 40%. Conclusiones: Todos los indicadores de composición corporal, el HDL-colesterol y el síndrome metabólico presentaron correlación con la resistencia a la insulina. El IMC se mostró el indicador ...

Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência da síndrome metabólica e da resistência à insulina em adolescentes obesos e sua relação com diferentes indicadores de composição corporal. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 79 adolescentes de dez a 18 anos. Os indicadores de composição corporal foram: índice de massa corpórea (IMC), porcentagem de gordura corporal, circunferência abdominal e gordura subcutânea. A síndrome metabólica foi diagnosticada segundo os critérios de Cook et al. A resistência à insulina foi determinada pelo índice de Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) para valores acima de 3,16. Utilizou-se a análise de curvas ROC para avaliar o IMC e a circunferência abdominal, identificando-se os indivíduos com resistência à insulina e síndrome metabólica. O ponto de corte correspondeu ao percentual acima do valor de referência para o diagnóstico de obesidade. Resultados: A síndrome metabólica foi diagnosticada em 45,5% dos pacientes e a resistência à insulina, em 29,1%. A resistência à insulina apresentou associação com o HDL-colesterol (p=0,032) e com a síndrome metabólica (p=0,006). Todos os indicadores de composição corporal avaliados apresentaram correlação com a resistência à insulina (p<0,01). Na avaliação dos pontos de corte, os valores de 23,5 e 36,3% acima do valor de referência do IMC permitiram identificar a resistência à insulina e a síndrome metabólica. O melhor ponto de corte da circunferência abdominal para identificar a resistência à insulina foi de 40%. Conclusões: Todos os indicadores de composição corporal, o HDL-colesterol e a síndrome metabólica apresentaram correlação ...

[Critical analysis on the use of the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) indexes in the evaluation of the insulin resistance and the pancreatic beta cells functional capacity]. / Análise crítica do uso dos índices do Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) na avaliação da resistência à insulina e capacidade funcional das células-beta pancreáticas.

Beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance are interrelated metabolic abnormalities in the aetiology of Type 2 Diabetes. In several countries, increases in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes have been observed in association with the presence of insulin resistance. In this context, measurement of insulin resistance and beta-cell function is useful. The HOMA indexes (Homeostasis Model Assessment) have been widely used, representing an alternative for the evaluation of these parameters, particularly as a fast, easy and cheap method. This review discusses the origin and evolution of the HOMA index, as well as details of the method, analyzing features related to its validation and the cutoff limits for its interpretation.

Análise crítica do uso dos índices do Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) na avaliação da resistência à insulina e capacidade funcional das células-beta pancreáticas: [revisão] / Critical analysis on the use of the homeostasis hodel assessment (HOMA) indexes in the evaluation of the insulin resistance and the pancreatic beta cells functional capacity: [review]

A disfunção das células-beta e a resistência insulínica são anormalidades metabólicas inter-relacionadas na etiologia do diabetes tipo 2. Em diversos países, tem sido observado o aumento da prevalência de obesidade e diabetes em associação com a presença da resistência insulínica. Nesse contexto, é útil a mensuração da resistência insulínica e da capacidade funcional das células-beta nos indivíduos. Os índices Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) têm sido amplamente utilizados, representando uma das alternativas para avaliação desses parâmetros, principalmente por figurarem um método rápido, de fácil aplicação e de menor custo. Esta revisão discute sobre a origem e a evolução dos índices HOMA, bem como as particularidades do método, abordando aspectos relacionados à sua validação e aos pontos de corte existentes para sua interpretação.

Beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance are interrelated metabolic abnormalities in the aetiology of Type 2 Diabetes. In several countries, increases in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes have been observed in association with the presence of insulin resistance. In this context, measurement of insulin resistance and beta-cell function is useful. The HOMA indexes (Homeostasis Model Assessment) have been widely used, representing an alternative for the evaluation of these parameters, particularly as a fast, easy and cheap method. This review discusses the origin and evolution of the HOMA index, as well as details of the method, analyzing features related to its validation and the cutoff limits for its interpretation.

Influência do excesso de peso corporal e da adiposidade central na glicemia e no perfil lipídico de pacientes portadores de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 / Influence of body weight excess and central adiposity in glycemic and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

O propósito do presente estudo foi avaliar, em pacientes diabéticos do tipo 2, a influência do excesso de peso corporal avaliado pelo IMC e da adiposidade central aferida pela circunferência da cintura (CC) no perfil lipídico sangüíneo e na glicemia de jejum. Foram avaliados 145 indivíduos atendidos em uma unidade de saúde, com idade > 20 anos. A freqüência do sexo feminino foi de 61,4 por cento. Nos homens, o excesso de peso correlacionou-se com o HDL (r = -0,34, p < 0,05), colesterol total (r = 0,35, p < 0,01) e triglicerídeos (r = 0,49, p < 0,0001), sendo que nas mulheres houve correlação apenas com os triglicerídeos (r = 0,24, p < 0,05). A CC correlacionou-se com a glicemia de jejum nas mulheres (r = 0,3, p < 0,01), com o colesterol total nos homens (r = 0,33, p < 0,05) e com os triglicerídeos em ambos os sexos (F: r = 0,22, p < 0,05; M: r = 0,49, p < 0,001). Maiores níveis glicêmicos e de triglicerídeos estiveram presentes nos pacientes com excesso de peso e adiposidade central e menores níveis de HDL estiveram associados ao excesso de peso. Conclui-se que há associação entre inadequado perfil metabólico e excesso de peso e/ou adiposidade central, evidenciando a necessidade de intervenção nutricional e clínica em pacientes diabéticos do tipo 2 de forma a reduzir o risco de complicações crônicas futuras.

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate, in diabetic type 2 patients, the influence of body weight excess assessed by BMI and the central adiposity assessed by the waist circumference in the lipid and glycemic profile. One hundred and forty five individuals assisted in a unit of health, aged > 20 years old, were appraised. The female frequency was 61.4 percent. Among men, the weight excess was correlated with HDL (r = -0.34, p < 0.05), with the total cholesterol (r = 0.35, p < 0.01), and with the triglycerides (r = 49, p < 0.0001), and among women there was correlation just with the triglycerides (r = 0.24, p < 0,05). Waist circumference was correlated with the fast glycemia women's group (r = 0.3, p < 0.01), with the total cholesterol among men (r = 0.33, p < 0.05) and with triglycerides in both genders (F: r = 0.22, p < 0.05; M: r = 0.49, p < 0.001). Highest glycemic and triglycerides levels were present in patients with excess body weight and central adiposity and lower HDL levels were present in patients with body weight excess. In conclusion, there is association between inadequate metabolic profile and the excess of body weight and/or central obesity, evidencing the need for a nutritional and clinical intervention in the diabetic type 2 patients, in order to reduce the risk of future chronic complications.

[Influence of body weight excess and central adiposity in glycemic and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus]. / Influência do excesso de peso corporal e da adiposidade central na glicemia e no perfil lipídico de pacientes portadores de diabetes mellitus tipo 2.

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate, in diabetic type 2 patients, the influence of body weight excess assessed by BMI and the central adiposity assessed by the waist circumference in the lipid and glycemic profile. One hundred and forty five individuals assisted in a unit of health, aged >or= 20 years old, were appraised. The female frequency was 61.4%. Among men, the weight excess was correlated with HDL (r = -0.34, p < 0.05), with the total cholesterol (r = 0.35, p < 0.01), and with the triglycerides (r = 49, p < 0.0001), and among women there was correlation just with the triglycerides (r = 0.24, p < 0,05). Waist circumference was correlated with the fast glycemia women's group (r = 0.3, p < 0.01), with the total cholesterol among men (r = 0.33, p < 0.05) and with triglycerides in both genders (F: r = 0.22, p < 0.05; M: r = 0.49, p < 0.001). Highest glycemic and triglycerides levels were present in patients with excess body weight and central adiposity and lower HDL levels were present in patients with body weight excess. In conclusion, there is association between inadequate metabolic profile and the excess of body weight and/or central obesity, evidencing the need for a nutritional and clinical intervention in the diabetic type 2 patients, in order to reduce the risk of future chronic complications.