Growth hormone replacement therapy induces insulin resistance by activating the glucose-fatty acid cycle.

Bramnert, Margareta

Growth hormone replacement therapy induces insulin resistance by activating the glucose-fatty acid cycle. [electronic resource] - The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism Apr 2003 - 1455-63 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0021-972X

10.1210/jc.2002-020542 doi


Adult
Blood Glucose--analysis
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Double-Blind Method
Energy Metabolism
Fatty Acids--metabolism
Female
Glucose--metabolism
Glucose Clamp Technique
Glucose Tolerance Test
Glycogen Synthase--metabolism
Hormone Replacement Therapy--adverse effects
Human Growth Hormone--adverse effects
Humans
Insulin--blood
Insulin Resistance
Insulin-Like Growth Factor I--analysis
Lipid Peroxidation--drug effects
Lipolysis
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal--ultrastructure
Muscle, Skeletal--chemistry
Placebos
Proteins--metabolism