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Heightened norepinephrine-mediated vasoconstriction in type 2 diabetes.

R V Hogikyan1, A T Galecki, J B Halter

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, and Institute of Gerontology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.

Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental
|December 22, 1999
PubMed
Summary

People with type 2 diabetes have increased arterial adrenergic responsiveness, even without high blood pressure. This heightened response occurs independently of their overall sympathetic nervous system activity levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Adrenergic responsiveness (AR) is elevated in diabetes.
  • Arterial AR in normotensive individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus is not well-documented.
  • Understanding arterial AR is crucial for managing cardiovascular complications in diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if arterial AR is increased in type 2 diabetes compared to controls.
  • To examine the relationship between arterial AR and systemic sympathetic nervous system activity (SNSa).

Main Methods:

  • Studied 15 type 2 diabetic and 13 age-matched control subjects.
  • Assessed vascular alpha-AR via forearm blood flow during norepinephrine and phentolamine infusions.
  • Measured plasma norepinephrine levels and norepinephrine release rate as indicators of SNSa.

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Main Results:

  • Norepinephrine-induced vasoconstriction was greater in type 2 diabetes patients.
  • Phentolamine-induced vasodilation was greater, indicating increased endogenous alpha-adrenergic tone.
  • Plasma norepinephrine and norepinephrine release rates were similar between groups, suggesting comparable SNSa.

Conclusions:

  • Type 2 diabetes is associated with heightened arterial alpha-adrenergic responsiveness.
  • This increased responsiveness is disproportionate to the level of systemic sympathetic nervous system activity.
  • Findings suggest a potential mechanism for cardiovascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes.