Results
Eighty-three children were enrolled. Median (IQR) age was 12.0 (11.0, 13.5) years and mean (SD) BMI z score was -0.42 (1.0). Median (IQR) Homeostasis Model Assessment- Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) was 1.65 (1.06, 2.39). Prevalence of IR was 42.3% (95% CI: 31.7-52.9%). Number of children with elevated triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol was 4 (4.8%), 4 (4.8%) and 5 (6%), respectively. 67 (80.7%) children had low HDL-cholesterol. Only one subject was found to have MS. Presence of IR and elevation in serum insulin and triglycerides were associated with poorer asthma control, independent of BMI. None of the metabolic parameters were associated with lung function, after adjusting for height.