The glucagonostatic and insulinotropic effects of glucagon-like peptide 1 contribute equally to its glucose-lowering action

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Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) exerts beneficial antidiabetic actions via effects on pancreatic beta- and alpha-cells. Previous studies have focused on the improvements in beta-cell function, while the inhibition of alpha-cell secretion has received less attention. The aim of this research was to quantify the glucagonostatic contribution to the glucose-lowering effect of GLP-1 infusions in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Original languageEnglish
JournalDiabetes
Volume59
Issue number7
Pages (from-to)1765-70
Number of pages6
ISSN0012-1797
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2010

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Area Under Curve
  • Blood Glucose
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Glucagon
  • Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
  • Glucose Clamp Technique
  • Humans
  • Insulin
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

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