Metabolic disturbances in children with narcolepsy: a retrospective study.

Min Zhang Marine ThieuxLaura ArvisJian-Sheng LinAurore GuyonSabine PlancoulaineCarine VillanuevaPatricia Franco

Published in: Sleep (2023)

Insulin resistance was found to be the core metabolic disturbance in obese as well as in non-obese children with narcolepsy. Children with narcolepsy with at least 2 MS components presented a more severe daytime sleepiness and a higher prevalence of night eating behaviors than those with less than 2 MS components. Such children might benefit from early evaluation and management in order to prevent future complications.

Keyphrases

young adults
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
mass spectrometry
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
weight loss
obstructive sleep apnea
multiple sclerosis
risk factors
sleep quality
bariatric surgery
high fat diet
sleep apnea
positive airway pressure