2011
Modulation of β-Adrenergic Receptors in the Ventromedial Hypothalamus Influences Counterregulatory Responses to Hypoglycemia
Szepietowska B, Zhu W, Chan O, Horblitt A, Dziura J, Sherwin RS. Modulation of β-Adrenergic Receptors in the Ventromedial Hypothalamus Influences Counterregulatory Responses to Hypoglycemia. Diabetes 2011, 60: 3154-3158. PMID: 22013013, PMCID: PMC3219955, DOI: 10.2337/db11-0432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-2 Receptor AgonistsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAnimalsBlood GlucoseEpinephrineEthanolaminesFormoterol FumarateGlucagonGlucose Clamp TechniqueHypoglycemiaImidazolesInsulinMaleNorepinephrinePropanolaminesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, Adrenergic, betaVentromedial Hypothalamic NucleusConceptsCounterregulatory responsesVentromedial hypothalamusGlucose counterregulationAwake male Sprague-Dawley ratsB2AR agonistMale Sprague-Dawley ratsCounterregulatory hormone releaseDefective glucose counterregulationExogenous glucose requirementsHyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp studySprague-Dawley ratsLocal catecholamine releaseArtificial extracellular fluidΒ-Adrenergic ReceptorsEpinephrine responseGlucagon responseDiabetic patientsEpinephrine releaseSimilar insulinCatecholamine releaseHormone releaseGuide cannulaeClamp studiesTherapeutic benefitHypoglycemia
2009
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Improve Cognitive Function in Intensively Treated Type 1 Diabetic Patients and Support In Vitro Synaptic Transmission During Acute Hypoglycemia
Page KA, Williamson A, Yu N, McNay EC, Dzuira J, McCrimmon RJ, Sherwin RS. Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Improve Cognitive Function in Intensively Treated Type 1 Diabetic Patients and Support In Vitro Synaptic Transmission During Acute Hypoglycemia. Diabetes 2009, 58: 1237-1244. PMID: 19223595, PMCID: PMC2671041, DOI: 10.2337/db08-1557.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetic subjectsMedium-chain triglyceridesSynaptic transmissionDiabetic subjectsMedium-chain triglyceride ingestionType 1 diabetic patientsRat hippocampal slice preparationHippocampal synaptic transmissionBeta-hydroxybutyrate levelsType 1 diabetesHypoglycemic clamp studiesHippocampal slice preparationControl glucose concentrationsTriglyceride ingestionDiabetic patientsFatty acidsAcute hypoglycemiaSymptomatic responseHippocampal slicesSlice preparationFree fatty acidsGlucose levelsClamp studiesTherapeutic advantageNeuronal activity
2008
Fully Automated Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Versus Semiautomated Hybrid Control in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Using an Artificial Pancreas
Weinzimer SA, Steil GM, Swan KL, Dziura J, Kurtz N, Tamborlane WV. Fully Automated Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Versus Semiautomated Hybrid Control in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Using an Artificial Pancreas. Diabetes Care 2008, 31: 934-939. PMID: 18252903, DOI: 10.2337/dc07-1967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesGlucose levelsHCl groupFCL groupInsulin pumpBeta cell replacement therapyPostprandial glycemic excursionsPostprandial glucose excursionsPostprandial glucose levelsClosed-loop glucose controlArtificial pancreasClosed-loop artificial pancreasPediatric patientsPostprandial excursionsBolus dosesGlycemic excursionsReplacement therapySubcutaneous routeGlucose controlGlucose excursionsInsulin delivery systemsHybrid closed-loop controlInsulin absorptionType 1DlEffect of Acute and Recurrent Hypoglycemia on Changes in Brain Glycogen Concentration
Herzog RI, Chan O, Yu S, Dziura J, McNay EC, Sherwin RS. Effect of Acute and Recurrent Hypoglycemia on Changes in Brain Glycogen Concentration. Endocrinology 2008, 149: 1499-1504. PMID: 18187548, PMCID: PMC2276713, DOI: 10.1210/en.2007-1252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAnimalsBrainEpinephrineGlycogenHypoglycemiaMaleRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRecurrenceConceptsHypoglycemia-associated autonomic failureRecurrent hypoglycemiaAcute hypoglycemiaAutonomic failureBrain glycogenGlycogen levelsBrain glucoseGlucose levelsRH groupInsulin-induced acute hypoglycemiaSimilar blood glucose levelsIntensive insulin treatmentHyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp studyBrain glycogen concentrationHypoglycemic clamp studiesBlood glucose levelsBrain glucose levelsCounterregulatory failureDiabetic patientsGlycogen supercompensationRecurrent episodesSingle boutInsulin treatmentClamp studiesAnimal models
2006
Antecedent Hypercortisolemia Is Not Primarily Responsible for Generating Hypoglycemia-Associated Autonomic Failure
Goldberg PA, Weiss R, McCrimmon RJ, Hintz EV, Dziura JD, Sherwin RS. Antecedent Hypercortisolemia Is Not Primarily Responsible for Generating Hypoglycemia-Associated Autonomic Failure. Diabetes 2006, 55: 1121-1126. PMID: 16567537, DOI: 10.2337/diabetes.55.04.06.db05-1169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndogenous cortisol productionAntecedent hypoglycemiaEpinephrine responseAutonomic failureCortisol productionHypoglycemia-Associated Autonomic FailureSubsequent counterregulatory responsesNondiabetic human subjectsAntecedent euglycemiaMetyrapone blockadeOral metyraponeHydrocortisone infusionLongstanding diabetesSubsequent hypoglycemiaSympathoadrenal responseCounterregulatory responsesConcurrent blockadeSevere hypoglycemiaACTH levelsSelective blockadeHypercortisolemiaHypoglycemiaExperimental modelBlockadeHuman subjects
2004
Persistence of Benefits of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Very Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Follow-up Report
Weinzimer SA, Ahern JH, Doyle EA, Vincent MR, Dziura J, Steffen AT, Tamborlane WV. Persistence of Benefits of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Very Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Follow-up Report. Pediatrics 2004, 114: 1601-1605. PMID: 15574621, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2004-0092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous subcutaneous insulin infusionType 1 diabetesMultiple daily injectionsSubcutaneous insulin infusionSevere hypoglycemiaDaily injectionsInsulin infusionRate of SHMonths of CSIIYoung childrenEpisodes of DKAOlder pediatric patientsVery Young ChildrenPersistence of benefitHypoglycemia frequencyYounger patientsGlycemic controlPediatric patientsPump treatmentClinic databaseSafety dataEmergency treatmentAge groupsType 1Diabetes
1999
Effects of recurrent hypoglycemia on brainstem function in diabetic BB rats: protective adaptation during acute hypoglycemia.
Jacob RJ, Dziura J, Blumberg M, Morgen JP, Sherwin RS. Effects of recurrent hypoglycemia on brainstem function in diabetic BB rats: protective adaptation during acute hypoglycemia. Diabetes 1999, 48: 141-145. PMID: 9892235, DOI: 10.2337/diabetes.48.1.141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntecedent recurrent hypoglycemiaRecurrent hypoglycemiaNondiabetic ratsDM ratsInsulin therapyBB ratsDiabetic ratsPlasma glucoseDiabetic BB ratsIntensive insulin therapyRelease of catecholaminesAuditory-evoked potentialsHypoglycemia counterregulationBrainstem dysfunctionDiabetic patientsHypoglycemic stimulusChronic hyperglycemiaAcute hypoglycemiaBrainstem functionAdrenergic responseInferior colliculiHypoglycemiaRatsAdverse effectsProtective adaptation