Degree of overweight (z score BMI), thyroid hormones, and leptin before and one year later after weight loss in 55 obese children
| Before weight loss | After weight loss | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data expressed as median (range). | |||
| z score BMI | +3.1 (+1.9 to +4.1) | +2.4 (+0.8 to +3.9) | <0.001 |
| TSH (mIU/l) | 2.34 (0.80–7.81) | 2.24 (0.98–6.33) | 0.491 |
| T3 (nmol/l) | 2.30 (1.69–6.14) | 2.15 (1.31–3.69) | 0.001 |
| T4 (nmol/l) | 114 (73–157) | 101 (24–137) | <0.001 |
| Leptin (ng/ml) | 20.8 (2.2–124.0) | 14.8 (1.0–54.0) | <0.001 |