Increased Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: The Role of Adipocytokines

From: Physiological Research | Date: September 1, 2007| Author: Kvasnickovà Nedvà Papezovà Smitka, K; ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ­ , H; , H; , I; , J; dkovà Dostà lovà | Copyright information

Summary

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterized by self-induced starvation leading to severe weight and fat loss. In the present study, we measured fasting plasma levels of adiponectin, leptin, resistin, insulin and glucose in 10 women with a restrictive type of AN and in 12 healthy women (C). Insulin sensitivity was determined according to homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-R). Plasma resistin, leptin and insulin levels were significantly decreased, whereas plasma...

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