ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
Sulfonylurea action
;
glucose tolerance
;
plasma insulin
;
lipoproteins
;
diabetes mellitus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The effects of a new sulfonylurea (Ro 6-4563) have been studied on glucose tolerance, plasma insulin, lipids, and lipoprotein pattern in 29 patients with maturity onset diabetes. After 4 weeks of treatment 3 different reactions have been distinguished and are discussed: I. No response, viz. same glucose tolerance and insulin levels before and after treatment. II. Improved glucose tolerance without increased insulin levels. III. Improved glucose tolerance with higher insulin levels. Sulfonylurea treatment had no effect on plasma lipids or lipoprotein pattern. Clinically “good blood sugar control” could not be correlated with good lipid control. Response II supports the view that sulfonylurea compounds do not necessarily act by increasing plasma insulin levels.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00568894
