Degree of overweight (z score BMI), thyroid hormones, and leptin before and one year later in 13 obese children without weight loss
| Before weight loss | After unsuccessful weight loss | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data expressed as median (range). | |||
| z score BMI | +2.7 (+2.2 to +3.7) | +2.9 (+2.2 to +4.0) | 0.166 |
| TSH (mIU/l) | 2.15 (1.09–5.06) | 2.01 (0.67–4.05) | 0.115 |
| T3 (nmol/l) | 2.00 (1.54–3.38) | 2.46 (1.51–3.23) | 0.914 |
| T4 (nmol/l) | 110 (83–145) | 101 (64–132) | 0.055 |
| Leptin (ng/ml) | 27.0 (2.0–93.0) | 25.3 (7.0–54.0) | 0.167 |