The Importance of GLP-1 in Post RYGB Improvement in Glycaemic Control Type 2 Diabetic Subjects

The Exaggerated Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Response is Important for the Improved β-cell Function and Glucose Tolerance After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

After Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) meal induced GLP-1 secretion is dramatically increased, while beta-cell function is increased in type 2 diabetic (T2D) subjects. The aim of this study is to establish causality between the two observations. By meal testing 10 T2D subjects with infusion of saline or exendin (9-39), a GLP-1R specific blocker, before and 1 week and 3 months after RYGB we hope to demonstrate the role of GLP-1 in improveing beta-cell function and maintaing glucose tolerance after RYGB in T2D subjects. Furthermore, effects of GLP-1 rec blockade before and after RYGB on ad libitum energy intake is examined

After Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) meal induced GLP-1 secretion is dramatically increased, while beta-cell function is increased in type 2 diabetic (T2D) subjects. The aim of this study is to establish causality between the two observations. By meal testing 10 T2D subjects with infusion of saline or exendin (9-39), a GLP-1R specific blocker, before and 1 week and 3 months after RYGB we hope to demonstrate the role of GLP-1 in improveing beta-cell function and maintaing glucose tolerance after RYGB in T2D subjects. Furthermore, effects of GLP-1 rec blockade before and after RYGB on ad libitum energy intake is examined

Inclusion Criteria:

• Fasting glucose > 7.0 mM, 2h glucose after OGTT > 11.0 mM. BMI > 35. HbA1c < 8.5%. Fasting C-peptide > 700 pM. Elegible for RYGB.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dysregulated hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, anaemia.