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What if Minkowski Had Been Ageusic? An Alternative Angle on Diabetes

McGarry, J. Denis·1992·Science

Abstract

Despite decades of intensive investigation, the basic pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for the metabolic derangements associated with diabetes mellitus have remained elusive. Explored here is the possibility that traditional concepts in this area might have carried the wrong emphasis. It is suggested that the phenomena of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia might be more readily understood if viewed in the context of underlying abnormalities of lipid metabolism.

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Authors
McGarry, J. D.
Affiliations
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
McGarry, J. Denis
Venue
Science
Published
1992-10-30
Volume
258
Issue
5083
Pages
766-770
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
OpenAlex
W2036344921
Cited by
657
References
24
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FWCI
6.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Science (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5r01dk011313-25)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (DK 18573, DK11313)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Pancreatic function and diabetes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
Keywords
diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, lipid metabolism, metabolic disorders, diabetes pathophysiology
MeSH terms
Acetoacetates, Adipose Tissue, Blood Glucose, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Fatty Acids, Nonesterified, Glucose Tolerance Test, Humans, Hydroxybutyrates, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Islets of Langerhans, Ketone Bodies, Lipoproteins, VLDL, Liver, Triglycerides, 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Lipid Metabolism

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