Post-absorptive glucose lowering in normal healthy individuals: An epidemiological observation

Abstract Post-absorptive glucose lowering (PALG) is observed in individuals with glucose intolerance and in healthy individuals. We report a prevalence of about 23% among healthy Asian Indians. Individuals with PALG are characterized by leaner phenotype, low body fat percentage, increased insulin se...

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Veröffentlicht in:DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE 2014-04, Vol.104 (1), p.e5-e7
Hauptverfasser: Vasan, Senthil K, Ramachandran, Parthasarathy, Mathew, Mary, C.V., Natraj, Antonisamy, Belavendra, Thomas, Nihal
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Post-absorptive glucose lowering (PALG) is observed in individuals with glucose intolerance and in healthy individuals. We report a prevalence of about 23% among healthy Asian Indians. Individuals with PALG are characterized by leaner phenotype, low body fat percentage, increased insulin sensitivity and higher fasting glucose levels.
ISSN:0168-8227
1872-8227
DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2014.01.023