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Hyperinsulinemia in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

G Paolisso1, E Ferrannini, S Sgambato

  • 1Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, First Medical School, University of Naples, Italy.

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|December 1, 1992
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High LDL cholesterol is linked to high insulin levels in patients with familial combined hyperlipoproteinemia, even when other factors are normal. This study highlights a significant association between hypercholesterolemia and hyperinsulinemia.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Lipidology

Background:

  • Hypercholesterolemia and hyperinsulinemia are significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
  • Previous large-scale studies have not consistently shown an independent association between high cholesterol and high insulin levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between hypercholesterolemia and hyperinsulinemia in patients with Type IIa familial combined hyperlipoproteinemia.
  • To determine if hypercholesterolemia is independently associated with elevated insulin levels, controlling for confounding factors.

Main Methods:

  • Compared 39 hypercholesterolemic patients (normal weight, blood pressure, glucose tolerance) with 36 healthy controls matched for age, gender, BMI, and blood pressure.
  • Measured fasting and post-oral glucose load (75g) plasma lipid profiles, insulin, and glucose levels.

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  • Utilized multiple regression analysis to assess the relationship between LDL cholesterol and insulin levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypercholesterolemic patients had significantly higher total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B.
    • Patients also exhibited lower HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein A levels.
    • Elevated fasting and 2-hour post-glucose plasma insulin levels were observed in hypercholesterolemic patients (P < 0.02).
    • LDL cholesterol remained significantly associated with both fasting and 2-hour insulin levels, explaining ~20% of variability.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypercholesterolemia in Type IIa familial combined hyperlipoproteinemia is independently associated with hyperinsulinemia.
    • This association persists even after accounting for age, gender, body mass, glucose tolerance, and blood pressure.
    • Findings suggest a potential link between lipid metabolism and insulin resistance in this specific patient group.