Glucose Metabolism Alterations After Kidney Transplantation in Pediatric Patients

In post-transplant period, glucose metabolism is altered mostly due to immunsupressive agents and fast weight gain. Insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance test results and new onset diabetes after transplantation are detected pathologies. Moreover, this altered glucose metabolism could be a cause of cardiovascular complications, deterioration of graft problems and morbidities. Early detection and appropriate treatment plan have importance to reduce risk and complication rate. In this study, we aimed to assess glucose metabolism changes in children between pre-and post-transplantation period.