Further observations on the diurnal variation in oral glucose tolerance.
Diurnal variation in oral glucose tolerance was studied in 122 male volunteers aged 40 yearsand over who participated in a screening health examination. In those with screening blood sugar levels exceeding 110 mg./100 ml. the degree of diurnal variation was least in those with the highest morning glycaemia; the latter also tended to have lower afternoon fasting bloodsugar levels.In a group of 40 control subjects, afternoon glucose tolerance tests yielded significantly higher post-glucose blood sugar levels. The degree of diurnal variation was significantly and inversely related to the degree of obesity.
D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose; D001835:Body Weight; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D005215:Fasting; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity
D001786:Blood Glucose