| Table 2: Metabolic parameters of subjects | ||||
| Metabolic parameter | Mean (and SEM) | |||
| Normal controls n = 10 | Subjects with HH n = 7 | Subjects with HH and cirrhosis n = 4 | Subjects with HH and diabetes mellitus n = 6 |
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| Fasting plasma glucose level, mmol/L | 4.9 (0.1) | 5.0 (0.2) | 5.5 (0.3) | 8.1 (0.4)* |
| Fasting plasma insulin level, pmol/L | 108.5 (13.7) | 85.8 (17.9) | 153.9 (39.3) | 97.1 (20.4) |
| Basal C-peptide, nmol/L | 0.61 (0.10) | 0.58 (0.07) | 0.80 (0.08) | 0.46 (0.13) |
| C-peptide to insulin ratio | 5.9 (0.5) | 7.8 (1.4) | 6.1 (1.2) | 5.8 (1.9) |
| Kg, % × min-1 | 2.4 (0.4) | 1.4 (0.2)* | 1.4 (0.2)* | 1.2 (0.02)* |
| SG × 10-2, min-1 | 1.9 (0.2) | 1.6 (0.3) | 1.6 (0.1) | 2.0 (0.4) |
| *Significantly different from normal subjects (p < 0.05). | ||||
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