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Horm Metab Res 1988; 20(3): 171-174
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010785
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β2-Sympathomimetic Activation as a Cause of Posthypoglycemic Glucose Intolerance

K.-G. Petersen, L. Kerp
  • Abteilung für klinische Endokrinologie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Germany
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1987

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14 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Posthypoglycemic glucose intolerance is related to counter-regulatory hormones. We have tested the role of the β2-sympathomimetic activity of the catecholamines in healthy volunteers. β2-stimulation with fenoterol for 25 minutes caused glucose intolerance and insulin resistance for 4 hours. This suggests that the β2-sympathomimetic activity induces glucose intolerance after an episode of hypoglycemia.

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Somogyi Phenomenon - β2-Stimulation - Glucose Intolerance