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Long-Term Insulin Exposure During Childhood and Adulthood and Its Impact on Retinal Microvasculature in Adulthood

  • By

  • Oskari Repo

  • Markus Juonala

  • Suvi P Rovio

  • Juha Mykkänen

  • Jaakko Nevalainen

  • Mika Kähönen

  • Terho Lehtimäki

  • Tomi P Laitinen

  • Jorma Viikari

  • Olli Raitakari

  • Robyn Tapp

  • Katja Pahkala

  • December 11, 2024

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    Long-term exposure to high insulin levels during childhood and adulthood is linked to adverse changes in retinal microvasculature in adulthood.

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    The study analyzed data from the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study, following participants from childhood to adulthood over 31 years.

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    Higher cumulative insulin exposure was associated with decreased retinal arteriolar diameter, independent of conventional cardiovascular risk factors.

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    Retinal microvasculature changes reflect both structural and functional integrity, serving as indicators of cardiovascular health.

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    The findings suggest that cumulative insulin exposure may adversely affect microvascular integrity, particularly in those with metabolic insulin resistance.

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Associations of Cumulative Adulthood, Childhood and Lifelong Insulin With Adulthood Retinal Microvasculature

  • by Oskari Repo, Markus Juonala, Suvi P Rovio, Juha Mykkänen, Jaakko Nevalainen, Mika Kähönen, Terho Lehtimäki, Tomi P Laitinen, Jorma Viikari, Olli Raitakari, Robyn Tapp, Katja Pahkala

  • December 11, 2024

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