[An analysis of the effect of tobacco on glucose metabolism].
BACKGROUND
The nicotine contained in tobacco smoke produces an elevation of the plasmatic catecholamines which, in turn, may be the cause of the increase in basal glycemia by several mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between cigarette consumption and the increase in glucose in smokers and non smokers.


METHODS
Basal glycemia and glucosylate hemoglobin (HbA1c) were determined in 74 males, 38 smokers and 36 non smokers who were consulted and included in the prevention activities program of the center.


RESULTS
Significantly greater fasting glycemia was found in smokers than in nonsmokers. However, upon analyzing the values of glucosylate hemoglobin no significant differences were observed between the two groups.


CONCLUSIONS
These data suggest that nicotine contained in tobacco smoke produces a transitory hyperglycemia.
Gutiérrez Moreno
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Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Zaragoza.
Rubio Montañés
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Buñuel Alvarez
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Guillén Galve
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D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D005215:Fasting / Q000097:blood; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009538:Nicotine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D012906:Smoke / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014026:Nicotiana
D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D009538:Nicotine; D012906:Smoke
Análisis de la influencia del tabaco sobre el metabolismo de la glucosa.