Exogenous hyperinsulinaemia on VLDL composition in normal subjects – (04-12-01)

Exogenous hyperinsulinaemia on VLDL composition in normal subjects

This study finds that exogenous insulin (from outside the body such as what diabetics inject) will produce unfavourable changes in cholesterol composition. This brings to mind a conversation I had with a diabetic representing the ADA at a health fair. She felt that it was okay to eat high glycemic foods because all she had to do was inject her fast-acting insulin and she would be okay. She just didn’t get it. Insulin itself, in high levels, is a dangerous hormone. This article points out just one potentially damaging effect of insulin therapy.

Synergy : European Journal of Clinical Investigation 31 (2), 118-124

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