The effect of D-norgestrel, 30 micrograms, on the oral glucose tolerance test, including insulin levels, in Thai women.
The effect of D-norgestrel, 30 mug, on the oral glucose tolerance test was studied in 49 Thai women. There was a significant elevation of the blood glucose level at 60 minutes during the test in women who had taken D-norgestrel for 6 and 12 months. Insulin levels in the blood were significantly elevated over control levels in both groups of women at 90, 120, 150, and 180 minutes during the test. There was no difference in the results obtained at 6 months and 12 months. There was also no significant difference in the fasting blood glucose or insulin levels in the three groups of women. The results indicate that D-norestrel at a daily dose of 30 mug has an effect on carbohydrate metabolism in Thai women.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013785:Thailand
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin; D009644:Norgestrel