Jirawatwarakul T, Pruktanakul T, Churuangsuk C, Aunjitsakul W, Tsutsumi WD, Leelawattana R, Soonthornpun S, Ajjan RA, Kietsiriroje N. Progression of insulin resistance in individuals with type 1 diabetes: A retrospective longitudinal study on individuals from Thailand.
Diab Vasc Dis Res 2023;
20:14791641231221202. [PMID:
38087441 PMCID:
PMC10722936 DOI:
10.1177/14791641231221202]
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Abstract
AIMS
To investigate temporal changes in glycaemic control and weight contributing to insulin resistance (IR), in Thai individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
METHODS
Longitudinal data of 69 individuals with T1D were retrospectively collected over a median follow-up of 7.2 years. The estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), a marker of IR, was calculated using an established formula. Individuals were assigned as insulin-sensitive T1D (the latest eGDR≥8 mg/kg/min), or insulin-resistant T1D/double diabetes (the latest eGDR<8 mg/kg/min). Generalised linear mixed model was employed to compare the temporal patterns of HbA1c, BMI, and eGDR between the two groups.
RESULTS
26 insulin-resistant T1D had a gradual decline in eGDR, corresponding with increased weight and HbA1c. In contrast, 43 insulin-sensitive T1D had stable insulin sensitivity with an improvement in HbA1c over time, associated with a modest weight gain. Fluctuations of glucose levels were observed during the early diabetes course leading to unstable eGDR, thus limiting the use of eGDR to classify insulin-resistant T1D.
CONCLUSION
T1D individuals who eventually develop IR are likely to experience early increasing IR over time. In contrast, those who ultimately do not have IR, maintain their insulin sensitivity throughout their course at least in the medium term.
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