Progressive deterioration of beta-cell function in nonobese type 2 diabetic subjects. Postprandial plasma C-peptide level is an indication of insulin dependency.

Prando, R; Odetti, P; Melga, P; Giusti, R; Ciuchi, E; Cheli, V

Prando, R; Odetti, P; Melga, P; Giusti, R; Ciuchi, E; Cheli, V.

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Prando R; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy.

Diabetes Metab ; 22(3): 185-91, 1996 Jun.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8697306

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C-Peptide/blood; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/pathology; Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use; Insulin/metabolism; Islets of Langerhans/physiopathology; Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/physiopathology; Disease Progression; Female; Food; Glucagon; Humans; Insulin Secretion; Linear Models; Male; Middle Aged; Obesity; Stimulation, Chemical; Treatment Outcome

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: C-Peptide / Islets of Langerhans / Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Hypoglycemic Agents / Insulin Type of study: Prognostic_studies Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: En Journal: Diabetes Metab Journal subject: ENDOCRINOLOGIA / METABOLISMO Year: 1996 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Country of publication: France

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