Sex hormone binding globulin as prepubertal marker for hyperinsulinaemia – (01-10-02)



Sex hormone binding globulin as prepubertal marker for hyperinsulinaemia

This is an interesting article that may give us some insight on preventing the startling rise in Syndrome X prevalence. Exactly what role SHBG plays is not yet known, but lower levels may increase free concentrations of hormones such as testosterone, and this hyperandrogenicity may be the real player. Either way, I feel that finding markers for those at risk so they can make lifestyle changes would be a moot point if everyone make healthier lifestyle choices…

ADC — Abstracts: Galloway et al. 85 (6): 489

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