title: Effects of the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor 1 desoxynojirimycin (Bay m 1099) on postprandial blood glucose, serum insulin and C-peptide levels in type II diabetic patients.
abstract: Bay m 1099 is a newly developed inhibitor of intestinal alpha-glucosidase. Its ability to lower postprandial plasma glucose, serum insulin and C-peptide levels in Type II diabetics has been investigated. Fifteen obese Type II diabetic patients with inadequate metabolic control during sulphonylurea treatment received a standardized diet and were treated either with Bay m 1099, b.d. (100 mg before breakfast and dinner) or placebo for 3 days, according to a double-blind cross-over design. The postprandial blood glucose level was significantly lower during Bay m 1099 treatment compared to placebo after breakfast and dinner (AUC after breakfast p less than 0.001). The reduced postprandial hyperglycaemia was associated with a decrease in meal stimulated serum insulin and C-peptide levels. Thus, Bay m 1099 may be a useful addition in the treatment of Type II diabetic patients.
mesh_terms: D017485:1-Deoxynojirimycin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D000368:Aged; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D002096:C-Peptide / Q000097:blood; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D065089:Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors; D006801:Humans; D050112:Imino Pyranoses; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity; D010187:Pancreatic Hormones / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D002096:C-Peptide; D065089:Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors; D050112:Imino Pyranoses; D007328:Insulin; D010187:Pancreatic Hormones; C045621:miglitol; D017485:1-Deoxynojirimycin; D005944:Glucosamine