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Beta-cell Function Measurement

Known as: BCEFNCTN, Beta-cell Function 
The determination of the beta cell function (insulin production and secretion) in a biological specimen.
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Determinants of changes in blood glucose response to short-term exercise training in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of a 4-week exercise training intervention on blood glucose, insulin… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
An examination of β‐cell function measures and their potential use for estimating β‐cell mass
A characteristic and dominant feature of type 2 diabetes is a reduction in β‐cell function that is associated with a decrease in… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Life and death decisions of the pancreatic beta-cell: the role of fatty acids.
Both stimulatory and detrimental effects of NEFAs (non-esterified fatty acids) on pancreatic beta-cells have been recognized… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Rosiglitazone/metformin fixed-dose combination compared with uptitrated metformin alone in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a 24-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study.
2003
2003
Lentivirus-mediated transduction of connexin cDNAs shows level- and isoform-specific alterations in insulin secretion of primary pancreaticβ -cells
We have generated novel lentiviral vectors to integrate various connexin cDNAs into primary, non-dividing cells. We have used… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Thiazolidinediones – some recent developments
The role of thiazolidinediones (currently rosiglitazone and pioglitazone) in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes is firmly… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Differential Glucose Tolerance in Dipper and Nondipper Essential Hypertension: The implications of circadian blood pressure regulation on glucose tolerance in hypertension
OBJECTIVE The goals of this study were to compare glucose tolerance in dipper and nondipper hypertensive patients and to explore… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Elevated Proinsulin in Healthy Siblings of IDDM Patients Independent of HLA Identity
Based on the recent demonstration of elevated serum proinsulin levels in cystic fibrosis patients with impaired glucose tolerance… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Development of bone mineral loss in insulin‐treated diabetes: a 1 1/2 years follow‐up study in sixty patients
Abstract. The change in bone mass during 1 1/2 years was determined in a longitudinal study of sixty adult insulin‐treated… 
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
Potentiation of the Plasma Insulin Response to Glucose by Prior Administration of Alcohol: An Apparent Islet-Priming Effect
Ethyl alcohol which has been reported to be without effect on insulin secretion apparently modifies beta-cell function… 
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