Abnormalities in autonomic function in obese boys at-risk for insulin resistance and obstructive sleep apnea

Current evidence in adults suggests that, independent of obesity, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to autonomic dysfunction and impaired glucose metabolism, but these relationships are less clear in children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations among OSA, glucose metabolism, and daytime autonomic function in obese pediatric subjects. Twenty-three obese boys participated in: overnight polysomnography; a frequently...