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Consistently abnormal glucose levels on oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) are the most effective screening tool for cystic fibrosis‐related diabetes (CFRD). However, some cystic fibrosis (CF) patients demonstrate abnormal glucose… Click to show full abstract
Consistently abnormal glucose levels on oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) are the most effective screening tool for cystic fibrosis‐related diabetes (CFRD). However, some cystic fibrosis (CF) patients demonstrate abnormal glucose profiles not reaching levels required for CFRD diagnosis and are, therefore, left untreated. Since CFRD is associated with disease deterioration, early diagnosis and treatment are desirable.
Keywords:
glucose tolerance;
screening tool;
oral glucose;
tolerance test;
fibrosis;
cystic fibrosis
Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2022
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