Type 2 diabetes, first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetic patients, insulin resistance, mitochondrial function
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Well controlled type 2 diabetic patients; 2. Normoglycemic first-degree relatives with at least one first-line family member diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; 3. Normoglycemic control subjects; 4. BMI 27 - 30 kg/m2; 5. Age 50- 70 y.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Uncontrolled hypertension; 2. Active cardiovascular disease; 3. Liver disfunction; 4. Medication known to interfere with glucose metabolism (except for diabetic patients).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Ex vivo mitochondrial function; 2. In vivo mitochondrial function; 3. Insulin sensitivity; 4. Fat accumulation in muscle and heart; 5. Indirect calorimetry. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Plasma glucose; 2. Plasma insulin; 3. Plasma free fatty acids; | — |
Contacts
Postbus 616 Department of Human Biology Maastricht University Medical Center