Atropine Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Both Lean and Abdominally Obese Subjects
Author(s) -
Maria Svensson,
PerAnders Jansson,
A. L. Persson,
Mikaela Sjöstrand,
Jan W. Eriksson
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2011-0669
Subject(s) - physostigmine , atropine , saline , bolus (digestion) , lean body mass , medicine , endocrinology , crossover study , insulin , anesthesia , body mass index , cholinergic , body weight , placebo , alternative medicine , pathology
Dysregulated autonomic nerve activity may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of an anticholinergic agent, atropine, and a cholinergic agent, physostigmine, on insulin sensitivity in lean and abdominally obese subjects.
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