Glucose intolerance in acromegaly is driven by low insulin secretion; results from an intravenous glucose tolerance test.

Laura Georgiana ZaifuDan Alexandru NiculescuAndreea Elena KremerAndra CaragheorgheopolMariana SavaCarmen Nicoleta IordachescuRoxana DusceacIulia Florentina BurceaCatalina Poiana

Published in: Pituitary (2024)

. Together, these findings suggest that impaired insulin secretion might be a specific mechanism for glucose intolerance in acromegaly.

Keyphrases

blood glucose
growth hormone
high dose
type diabetes
blood pressure
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle