作者: Ellen Blaak
DOI: 10.1097/MCO.0B013E32830467D3
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摘要: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A markedly higher prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance has been reported in women than men whereas the opposite was seen for fasting glucose. The present review focuses on underlying mechanisms. RECENT FINDINGS: An increased meal appearance and disturbances postprandial disposal may contribute to concentrations women. similar or reduced insulin sensitivity which makes it unclear what extent a disturbed insulin-mediated This discrepancy be explained by differences phase menstrual cycle during study use oral contraceptives different degrees physical fitness. Nevertheless there are consistent data indicating that protected against fatty acid-induced resistance. Furthermore both endogenous output metabolic clearance SUMMARY: There is an urgent need studies test whether sex-related metabolism involved pathogenesis type 2 diabetes syndrome taking age activity into account.