Results
Eighty-three children were enrolled. Median (IQR) age was 12.0 (11.0,
13.5) years and mean (SD) BMI z score was -0.42 (1.0). Median (IQR)
Homeostasis Model Assessment- Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) was 1.65
(1.06, 2.39). Prevalence of IR was 42.3% (95% CI: 31.7-52.9%). Number
of children with elevated triglycerides, total cholesterol, and
LDL-cholesterol was 4 (4.8%), 4 (4.8%) and 5 (6%), respectively. 67
(80.7%) children had low HDL-cholesterol. Only one subject was found to
have MS. Presence of IR and elevation in serum insulin and triglycerides
were associated with poorer asthma control, independent of BMI. None of
the metabolic parameters were associated with lung function, after
adjusting for height.