M. Sibilla

Insulin Tolerance Test in Adult GH Deficiency: An Exploratory Study Deriving BMI-Dependent Cut-Offs Using a Clinical Reference Standard

Background: The diagnosis of adult growth hormone (GH) deficiency (GHD) relies on demonstrating a reduced GH response to stimulation tests. Excess body weight, an increasingly prevalent condition, is associated with a blunted GH response to all types of stimulation tests. Therefore, establishing body mass index (BMI)-d...