SEASONAL-VARIATIONS IN PLASMA-GLUCOSE AND INSULIN CONCENTRATIONS AFTER GLUCOSE LOADING IN THE EDIBLE DORMOUSE (GLIS-GLIS L)
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Vol. 75 (3) , 283-288
Abstract
Glucose tolerance tests made in the edible dormouse showed annual variations in B cell secretory capacity, associated with glucose tolerance changes. During autumn and winter, the B cell is sensitive to glucose, and insulin regulates the high peripheral consumption of this hexose. At the beginning of spring, insulin secretion decreases and glucose tolerance is impaired. In June, the B cell response is low or absent and a poor tolerance to glucose still persists. The variations in B cell activity can be related to changing energy requirements during the year.This publication has 5 references indexed in Scilit:
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