LEADER 3—Lipase and Amylase Activity in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

William M. Steinberg, Michael A. Nauck, Bernard Zinman, Gilbert H. Daniels, Richard M. Bergenstal, Johannes F.E. Mann, Lasse Steen Ravn, Alan C. Moses, Mette Stockner, Florian M.M. Baeres,

Pancreas · 2014 · 74 citations · 35 references

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Abstract

In this large study of type 2 diabetic patients, nearly 25% had elevated lipase or amylase levels without symptoms of acute pancreatitis. The clinician must take these data into account when evaluating abdominal symptoms in type 2 diabetic patients.

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