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Effects of growth hormone on hepatic insulin sensitivity and glucose effectiveness in healthy older adults.

Lala ForrestCaroline SedmakShanaz SikderShivraj GrewalS Mitchell HarmanMarc R BlackmanRanganath Muniyappa
Published in: Endocrine (2019)
GH administration for 26 weeks in healthy older subjects impairs insulin sensitivity in the liver but not skeletal muscle and does not alter glucose effectiveness.
Keyphrases
  • growth hormone
  • skeletal muscle
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • blood glucose
  • insulin resistance
  • community dwelling
  • middle aged
  • metabolic syndrome
  • blood pressure
  • weight loss