2018
The Vasculature in Prediabetes
Wasserman DH, Wang TJ, Brown NJ. The Vasculature in Prediabetes. Circulation Research 2018, 122: 1135-1150. PMID: 29650631, PMCID: PMC5901903, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.118.311912.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAnimalsBlood VesselsCardiovascular DiseasesCombined Modality TherapyDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, ReducingDisease ProgressionEndothelium, VascularExtracellular MatrixFatty Acids, NonesterifiedFibrinolysisGlucoseHumansHyperglycemiaHypoglycemic AgentsInflammationInsulin ResistanceLife StyleMetabolic SyndromeMiceMicrocirculationMicroRNAsMuscle, SkeletalObesityPrediabetic StateRiskWeight LossConceptsFrequency of prediabetesMainstay of treatmentPrevalence of obesityConcomitant obesityEndothelial dysfunctionExtracellular matrix remodelingDiabetes mellitusEndothelial functionRenal diseaseMetabolic derangementsFibrinolytic dysfunctionEndothelial vasodilatorsInsulin resistanceInsulin sensitivityCardiovascular diseaseDelivery of insulinSlow progressionPrediabetesWeight lossSkeletal muscleMatrix remodelingMellitusObesityDysfunctionDisease
2014
Dietary Sodium Restriction Decreases Insulin Secretion Without Affecting Insulin Sensitivity in Humans
Luther JM, Byrne LM, Yu C, Wang TJ, Brown NJ. Dietary Sodium Restriction Decreases Insulin Secretion Without Affecting Insulin Sensitivity in Humans. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2014, 99: e1895-e1902. PMID: 25029426, PMCID: PMC4184066, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2014-2122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh sodium dietHigh sodium intakeInsulin sensitivity indexSodium intakeInsulin secretionAldosterone systemAldosterone infusionInsulin sensitivityAcademic clinical research centerAcute insulin secretory responseLow dietary sodium intakeDecrease insulin secretionC-peptide responsePlasma renin activityDietary sodium intakeLow sodium dietSystolic blood pressureClinical Research CenterInsulin secretory responseAcute insulin responseHigh-risk individualsImpairs insulin secretionGlucose-stimulated insulinIncident diabetesNormotensive volunteers