Journal of Gerontology · 1949 · 42 citations · 9 references
MedicineEndocrinologyInternal MedicineAgingDiabetologyGeriatricsAge-related Physiological ChangesAging PhysiologyDiabetes MellitusGlucose HomeostasisGlycemic ControlInsulin ResistanceImpaired Glucose ToleranceSex Differences In DiabetesSubjects
Dr. Smith and Dr. Shock have conducted an investigation of the glucose tolerance of various age groups using the intravenous instead of the oral test. a decreased tolerance of the older subjects was observed. the mechanisms responsible for the decreased tolerance in elderly subjects are not yet known.
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