Posted on April 12, 2011 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Adolescent Wrist Size May Predict Insulin Resistance

 

 

Wrist circumference size may predict which children are at risk for insulin resistance, which in turn is a risk factor for heart disease.

Results from a recent study show that large wrist sizes in adolescents are associated with high insulin levels which means an individual may go on to develop insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not respond properly to the hormone.

 

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Eric - April 13, 2011 6:25 PM

So what size are the wrists big or little that cause a relationship with adult insulin resistance? I couldnt get much from the link.

Thanks for you comment. I thought the same thing as I read article after article about this. The only thing that I could gather is that IN COMPARISON, if the wrist size is larger than other children the same age, the risk is higher. If I can get a measurement I will post it.
Thanks!
-Joel

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