THE EFFECT OF ORAL GLUCOSE ON VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR ACTIVITY IN NORMAL AND DIABETIC SUBJECTS

Abstract
Increased platelet aggregation and high von Willebrand factor activity was noted in patients with chemical diabetes. Platelet aggregation, plasma glucose, insulin, free fatty acids, growth hormone and von Willebrand factor activity were studied during the glucose tolerance test in 6 normal and 6 chemical diabetic subjects. von Willebrand factor activity is probably suppressed coincident with the rise of glucose and insulin. Evidence of hormonal and metabolic control of levels of von Willebrand factor activity was provided.