Title

β-Cell Function in Severely Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients.

Authors

Camastra, Stefania; Manco, Melania; Mari, Andrea; Greco, Aldo V.; Frascerra, Silvia; Mingrone, Geltrude; Ferrannini, Ele

Abstract

The article offers information on the results of a study on β-cell function among severely obese patients with type 2 diabetes. It says that the intravenous glucose tolerance test was utilized to determine the impact of bariatric surgery on β-cell function in diabetic subjects. It mentions that the bariatric surgery can improve insulin sensitivity.

Subjects

B cells; OVERWEIGHT persons; TYPE 2 diabetes; GLUCOSE tolerance tests; BARIATRIC surgery; INSULIN

Publication

Diabetes Care, 2007, Vol 30, Issue 4, p1002

ISSN

0149-5992

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.2337/dc06-1845