The impact of excessive weight gain on hypertension, steroid induced diabetes, and disease parameters in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Damar Prasetya; Sumadiono Sumadiono

doi:10.25220/WNJ.V05.S3.0022

The impact of excessive weight gain on hypertension, steroid induced diabetes, and disease parameters in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Damar Prasetya Mitra Keluarga Kemayoran
Sumadiono General Hospital/Universitas Gadjah Mada

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25220/WNJ.V05.S3.0022

Keywords: Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus, weight gain, diabetes, hypertension

Abstract

Systemic inflammation, corticosteroids therapy, and reduced physical activity may predispose the accumulation of body fat in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, less is known about its impact in children.(1,2) This study aims to explore the impact of excessive weight gain on pediatric SLE patients.

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Author Biography

Damar Prasetya, Mitra Keluarga Kemayoran

Department of Child’s Health, Dr. Sardjito

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