Low insulin-like growth factor-II levels predict weight gain in normal weight subjects with type 2 diabetes

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    Abstract

    PURPOSE: Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I and IGF-II are important in the regulation of metabolism and growth. We previously reported in normoglycemic individuals of normal weight that low circulating IGF-II predicts future weight gain. We subsequently investigated whether such relationships persisted in circumstances of type 2 diabetes. METHODS: In 224 subjects with type 2 diabetes we assessed the association between baseline IGF-II levels and risk of weight gain (>2.0 kg) at the 5-year follow-up. RESULTS: At follow-up, 90 participants (40.2%) gained more than 2.0 kg in body weight. For subjects (body mass index
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)167-e15
    JournalThe American Journal of Medicine
    Volume119
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2006

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    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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    Keywords

    • IGF-II
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Weight gain

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