The Beta Cell Responsiveness to Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) With and Without Sulfonylurea in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 focused on measuring Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Glucose dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, Sulfonylurea compounds, insulin secretion, Sulfonylurea receptor subunit-SUR1, Impaired incretin effect
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosed according to WHO criteria Diet and/or metformin treatment HbA1c > 7,0% for metformin treated patients HbA1c > 7,5% for diet treated patients Age: 18 years or older 25 > BMI > 40 kg/m2 Signed informed consent Sufficient birth control in case of child bearing capacity Exclusion Criteria: Proliferative retinopathy Diabetic nephropathy with s-creatinine > 130 microM and/or macroalbuminuria Liver disease (ALAT > 2 x normal value) CAD (NYHA group III or IV) Positive screening for islet-cell and/or GAD-65 autoantibodies Type 1 diabetes i first degree relatives Gastrointestinal surgery with intestinal resection Anemia Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding
Sites / Locations
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gentofte University Hospital