The Insulin: Glucagon Ratio and Obesity

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India
  • Saurabh Arora Department of Endocrinology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India.
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.23-20

Abstract

This communication discusses the physiology and pathology of the insulin glucagon ratio, with respect to obesity. Though high insulin levels are associated with obesity in this manuscript the authors specifically highlight its role in the causation and clinical management of obesity. It suggests that the term insulin glucagon ratio be used in preference to glucagon insulin ratio, and shares insights which may be helpful in informing future research.

Keywords: Diabetes, overweight, obesity, metabolic fulcrum, metabolic seesaw, ominous octet of obesity

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Published

2023-02-15

How to Cite

Kalra, S., Arora, S., & Kapoor, N. (2023). The Insulin: Glucagon Ratio and Obesity. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(3), 709–710. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.23-20

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 3 (2023): March

Section

BAROCRINOLOGY