Weight loss is linearly associated with a reduction of the insulin response to an oral glucose test in Icelandic horses

Weight loss is linearly associated with a reduction of the insulin response to an oral glucose test in Icelandic horses

Abstract Background Insulin dysregulation (ID) goes along with lasting or transient hyperinsulinemia able to trigger equine laminitis, a painful and crippling foot condition. Promoting weight loss through dietary changes and physical activity is currently the main option to prevent this disease. Thi...

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Main Authors: Julien Delarocque, Florian Frers, Korinna Huber, Karsten Feige, Tobias Warnken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Insulin dysregulation
Equine metabolic syndrome
Weight loss
Obesity
Oral glucose test
Laminitis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02356-w

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