Rosiglitazone is more effective than metformin in improving fasting indexes of glucose metabolism in severely obese, non-diabetic patients
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2008
Citazione:
Rosiglitazone is more effective than metformin in improving fasting indexes of glucose metabolism in severely obese, non-diabetic patients / A. Brunani, A. Caumo, S. Graci, G. Castagna, G. Viberti, A. Liuzzi. - In: DIABETES, OBESITY AND METABOLISM. - ISSN 1462-8902. - 10:6(2008 Jun), pp. 460-467.
Abstract:
In obese patients, the diet-induced weight loss markedly improves glucose tolerance with an increase in insulin sensitivity and a partial reduction of insulin secretion. The association with metformin treatment might potentiate the effect of diet alone.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
β-cell function; Insulin sensitivity; Metformin; Obesity; Rosiglitazone
Elenco autori:
A. Brunani, A. Caumo, S. Graci, G. Castagna, G. Viberti, A. Liuzzi
Link alla scheda completa: