Overview
Background: The reactive hyperemia-peripheral artery tonometry (RH-PAT) is a newly developed method for noninvasive endothelial function assessment.
Objective: The goal of this study is to determine whether a significant difference in RH-PAT score is present between adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in comparison with controls. We will also compare RH-PAT scores in obese adolescents versus controls.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 12-19 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- type 2 diabetes; obesity in group of type 1 diabetes