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Potential approaches to prevent hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure

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Lontchi-Yimagou, Eric, You, Jee Young, Carey, Michelle, Gabriely, Ilan, Shamoon, Harry, Hawkins, Meredith·2018·Journal of Investigative Medicine

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Clear health benefits are associated with intensive glucose control in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). However, maintaining near-normal glycemia remains an elusive goal for many patients, in large part owing to the risk of severe hypoglycemia. In fact, recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia lead to ‘hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure’ (HAAF), characterized by defective counter-regulatory responses to hypoglycemia. Extensive studies to understand the mechanisms underlying HAAF have revealed multiple potential etiologies, suggesting various approaches to prevent the development of HAAF. In this review, we present an overview of the literature focused on pharmacological approaches that may prevent the development of HAAF. The purported underlying mechanisms of HAAF include: 1) central mechanisms (opioid receptors, ATP-sensitive K+(K ATP ) channels, adrenergic receptors, serotonin selective receptor inhibitors, γ-aminobuyric acid receptors, N-methyl D-aspartate receptors); 2) hormones (cortisol, estrogen, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or DHEA sulfate, glucagon-like peptide-1) and 3) nutrients (fructose, free fatty acids, ketones), all of which have been studied vis-à-vis their ability to impact the development of HAAF. A careful review of the current literature reveals many promising therapeutic approaches to treat or reduce this important limitation to optimal glycemic control.

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Authors
Lontchi-Yimagou, E., You, J. Y., Carey, M., Gabriely, I., Shamoon, H., & Hawkins, M.
Affiliations
  • Diabetes Research and Training Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine (US)
Corresponding author
Hawkins, Meredith
Venue
Journal of Investigative Medicine
Published
2018-03
Volume
66
Issue
3
Pages
641-647
ISSN
  • 1081-5589 (ISSN-L)
  • 1708-8267
OpenAlex
W2769285216
Cited by
12
References
80
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 1
FWCI
0.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Investigative Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (UL1TR001073, UL1TR002556)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R56DK069861, R01DK079974, R01DK048321, R37DK048321, R01DK069861, P30DK020541)
  • National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Diabetes and associated disorders
Keywords
hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure, type 1 diabetes, recurrent hypoglycemia, pharmacological prophylaxis, opioid receptors, ATP-sensitive potassium channels, adrenergic receptors, GABA receptors, NMDA receptor, cortisol, estrogen, dehydroepiandrosterone, glucagon-like peptide-1, fructose, free fatty acids, ketones, glycemic control
MeSH terms
Animals, Autonomic Nervous System, Fatty Acids, Food, Hormones, Humans, Hypoglycemia, Ketones

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