Healthy Start Teens Study:
Why? The purpose of the Healthy Start 4 study is to learn more about the things that may affect your child's growth and development, weight, fat distribution, and risk for diabetes later in life. We are particularly interested in how changes during puberty may influence your child's growth, development, weight, fat distribution, and glucose (sugar) levels.
Where? Anschutz Health Sciences Building, 1890 N Revere Ct., Aurora, CO 80045
When? Healthy Start 4 is open for appointments Monday-Thursday starting between 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
How do I schedule? Call us on our direct line (720-957-5317) or email us (hs.teens@cuanschutz.edu).
The Visit: Plan for about 3.5 hours to complete your visit. Components include a fasting blood draw, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, questionnaires, measurements, and a body composition (BOD POD) test.
Please bring a fitted swimsuit or tight fitted clothing (e.g., shorts/pants, sports bra, etc.) for your child to change into for the BOD POD measurement (please no ruffles, metal, or padding). Come fasted (no food or drinks other than water/medications for 8 hours). We will provide you with snacks and a gift card to Subway near our clinic for after your visit. Please feel free to bring your own snacks for after the OGT test.