Publication

Intranasal insulin enhances postprandial thermogenesis and lowers postprandial serum insulin levels in healthy men

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 28, 2010

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Benedict C, Brede S, Schiöth H, Lehnert H, Schultes B, Born J, Hallschmid M. Intranasal insulin enhances postprandial thermogenesis and lowers postprandial serum insulin levels in healthy men. Diabetes 2010; 60:114-8.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Diabetes 2010; 60
Publication Date
Sep 28, 2010
Issn Electronic
1939-327X
Pages
114-8
Brief description/objective

Animal studies indicate a prominent role of brain insulin signaling in the regulation of peripheral energy metabolism. We determined the effect of intranasal insulin, which directly targets the brain, on glucose metabolism and energy expenditure in humans.