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ReviewExperimental physiology2024

Myths and methodologies: Assessing glycaemic control and associated regulatory mechanisms in human physiology research.

Elizabeth Wrench, Daren A Subar, Theodoros M Bampouras, Robert M Lauder, Christopher J Gaffney

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Review in Experimental physiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Elizabeth WrenchLancaster Medical School, Health Innovation One, Sir John Fisher Drive, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7139-5079
Daren A SubarRoyal Blackburn Hospital, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn, UK.
Theodoros M BampourasSchool of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8991-4655
Robert M LauderLancaster Medical School, Health Innovation One, Sir John Fisher Drive, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0133-2800
Christopher J GaffneyLancaster Medical School, Health Innovation One, Sir John Fisher Drive, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7990-2792

Funding

National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast (ARC NWC) NIHR-INF-2218
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Accurate measurements of glycaemic control and the underpinning regulatory mechanisms are vital in human physiology research. Glycaemic control is the maintenance of blood glucose concentrations within optimal levels and is governed by physiological variables including insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance and β-cell function. These can be measured with a plethora of methods, all with their own benefits and limitations. Deciding on the best method to use is challenging and depends on the specific research question(s). This review therefore discusses the theory and procedure, validity and reliability and any special considerations of a range common methods used to measure glycaemic control, insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance and β-cell function. Methods reviewed include glycosylated haemoglobin, continuous glucose monitors, the oral glucose tolerance test, mixed meal tolerance test, hyperinsulinaemic euglycaemic clamp, hyperglycaemic clamp, intravenous glucose tolerance test and indices derived from both fasting concentrations and the oral glucose tolerance test. This review aims to help direct understanding, assessment and decisions regarding which method to use based on specific physiology-related research questions.

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Blood GlucoseGlucose Clamp TechniqueGlucose Tolerance TestGlycemic ControlInsulin ResistanceGlycated HemoglobinHumansInsulinInsulin-Secreting CellsReproducibility of ResultsBlood GlucoseGlycated HemoglobinInsulinglycaemiaglycaemic controlinsulin sensitivity

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PMID39014995
PMCPMC11363129

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