title: The effect of 1-yr sibutramine treatment on glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity and serum lipid profiles in obese subjects.
abstract: The treatment of obesity is strongly recommended because many studies have shown it to be a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Although diet and exercise are valuable in the treatment of obesity, patient compliance is a major problem. Recently, several short- and long-term clinical studies have reported significant improvements in obesity treatment with sibutramine. This study aimed at demonstrating 1-yr outcome of sibutramine treatment on the lipid metabolism and glucose tolerance [with oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)] in obese patients. Seventy-two obese subjects (body mass index >30 kg/m2) were given sibutramine at a dose of 10 mg/day and a 1200 calorie diet for 12 months. Nine patients were withdrawn from the study (5 because of side effects, 2 because of ineffective therapy and 2 for unknown reasons). Sixty-three (6 male, 57 female) patients completed the study. Clinical and laboratory measurements were performed at the beginning, and after 3, 6 and 12 months of treatment. At the end of the study, obese subjects had lower body weights, waist-to-hip ratios, serum triglyceride levels, and areas under the curve for glucose and insulin (all p<0.001). Serum HDL cholesterol levels and the insulin sensitivity index were higher after treatment (both p<0.001). Serum total and LDL cholesterol levels did not change significantly during the study. Our results indicate that 1-yr treatment with sibutramine along with a low-calorie diet in obese patients significantly improves glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity and some lipid levels.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Harran, Faculty of Medicine, Sanliurfa, Turkey. tsabuncu@harrou.edu.tr
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sabuncu
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ucar
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Birden
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Yasar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D001824:Body Constitution; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood; D003503:Cyclobutanes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D001067:Appetite Depressants; D001786:Blood Glucose; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D003503:Cyclobutanes; D007328:Insulin; D008055:Lipids; D014280:Triglycerides; C058254:sibutramine