sugar type 2 diabetes mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All subjects: - Male sex - Age 50-65 years - BMI 27-35 kg/m2 - Stable dietary habits and physical activity levels;For diabetic patients only: - Must be on sulphonylurea- or metformin therapy for at least six months with a constant dose for at least two months, or on dietary treatment for at least six months - Well-controlled diabetes: fasting plasma glucose concentration must be
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Female sex - Unstable body weight (weight gain or loss > 3 kg in the past three months) - Participation in an intensive weight-loss program or vigorous exercise program during the last year before the start of the study - Active cardiovascular disease - liver disease of liver dysfunction (ALAT>2.5 x increased) - renal dysfunction - systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg - haemoglobin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DAG levels, ATGL protein content, insulin sensitivity, lipid accumulation and mitochondrial functioning in cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plasma free fatty acids, basal glucose level, body composition, VO2max. | — |
Countries
Netherlands