The Fatty Acid Profile in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Diabetes: Why It Could Be Unsuspected.

Cíntia Castro-CorreiaS SousaS NorbertoC MatosValentina Fernandes DominguesM FontouraC Calhau

Published in: International journal of pediatrics (2017)

Our findings showed higher levels of alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA, as well as mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, in diabetic children. These findings reinforce the importance of precocious nutritional attention and intervention in the treatment of diabetic children.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
fatty acid
newly diagnosed
young adults
randomized controlled trial
cardiovascular disease
wound healing
adipose tissue
combination therapy
insulin resistance
smoking cessation