Change in Hexose Distribution Volume and Fractional Utilization of [18F]-2-Deoxy-2-Fluoro-D-Glucose in Brain During Acute Hypoglycemia in Humans

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Summary

In the presence of mild hypoglycemia, the brain extracts an increased fraction of 2-DFG from the blood and the constant rate of cerebral glucose metabolism suggests that this enhanced glucose uptake protects the brain from acute reductions in plasma glucose.

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Published
1990-02-01
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Endocrinology, Hypoglycemia, Internal medicine, Insulin, Glucose clamp technique

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