Insulin resistance and glucose metabolism abnormalities in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

The article explores the presence of insulin resistance and glucose metabolism abnormalities in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a common chronic rheumatic disease in childhood. The study conducted on 139 children with JIA in Italy revealed an increased risk of insulin resistance and prediabetes in children with higher body mass index standard deviation scores. The findings suggest the importance of long-term monitoring of glucose metabolism in children with JIA who are overweight or obese to mitigate cardiometabolic risks. [Extracted from the article]