Hypothesis: role of reduced hepatic insulin clearance in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes, 2019•Am Diabetes Assoc
There is wide variance among individuals in the fraction of insulin cleared by the liver (20%
to 80%). Hepatic insulin clearance is 67% lower in African Americans than European
Americans. Clearance is also lower in African American children 7–13 years of age. Lower
hepatic insulin clearance will result in peripheral hyperinsulinemia: this exacerbates insulin
resistance, which stresses the β-cells, possibly resulting in their ultimate failure and onset of
type 2 diabetes. We hypothesize that lower insulin clearance can be a primary cause of type …
to 80%). Hepatic insulin clearance is 67% lower in African Americans than European
Americans. Clearance is also lower in African American children 7–13 years of age. Lower
hepatic insulin clearance will result in peripheral hyperinsulinemia: this exacerbates insulin
resistance, which stresses the β-cells, possibly resulting in their ultimate failure and onset of
type 2 diabetes. We hypothesize that lower insulin clearance can be a primary cause of type …
There is wide variance among individuals in the fraction of insulin cleared by the liver (20% to 80%). Hepatic insulin clearance is 67% lower in African Americans than European Americans. Clearance is also lower in African American children 7–13 years of age. Lower hepatic insulin clearance will result in peripheral hyperinsulinemia: this exacerbates insulin resistance, which stresses the β-cells, possibly resulting in their ultimate failure and onset of type 2 diabetes. We hypothesize that lower insulin clearance can be a primary cause of type 2 diabetes in at-risk individuals.
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