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ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2024

Lowest Glucagon/Highest C-Peptide in Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: Clinical Utility in Monitoring Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Lina Chang, Xiaohui Ma, Menghua Yuan, Li Ding, Yian Gu, Lili Liu, Yan Li, Hua Shu, Ming Liu, Qing He

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Lina Chang *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Xiaohui Ma *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Menghua Yuan *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Li DingDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-7982-4157
Yian GuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Lili LiuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Yan LiDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Hua ShuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Ming LiuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-2665-4072
Qing HeDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
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Purpose: Understanding factors that influence blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is crucial for managing hyperglycemia. Currently, there is no standardized interpretation method for glucagon levels in oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). This study aims to assess the relationship between the lowest glucagon/highest C-peptide ratio (Lglc/Hcp) in OGTT and glucose control levels in T2DM. Patients and Methods: Clinical data from 120 patients with T2DM were examined to compare the correlations of Lglc/Hcp and other pancreatic islet function-associated indices with fasting blood glucose (G0), glucose at 120 minutes in OGTT (G120), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and the area under the glucose curve in OGTT (AUCglu). Additionally, the study investigated difference in Lglc/Hcp between patient groups based on the highest blood glucose levels (Hglu) in OGTT (Hglu ≥ 16.7 mmol/L vs Hglu < 16.7 mmol/L). Results: The generalized linear model suggested that Lglc/Hcp significantly correlated with G0 (B = 0.85, P < 0.001), G120(B = 1.46, P < 0.001), HbA1c (B = 0.67, P < 0.001), and AUCglu (B = 3.46, P < 0.001). This correlation surpassed C-peptide and glucagon-related parameters, even after adjusting for confounding factors. Furthermore, Lglc/Hcp was notably higher in patients with Hglu ≥ 16.7 mmol/L compared to those with Hglu < 16.7 mmol/L (Z = -3.71, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Lglc/Hcp in OGTT closely relates to blood glucose control in patients with T2DM, potentially reflecting the overall pancreatic islet function in regulating glucose levels. Moreover, inhibiting glucagon secretion may be a crucial consideration for patients requiring insulin treatment.

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C-peptideglucagonglucose controltype 2 diabetes mellitus

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