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Horm Metab Res 1979; 11(7): 424-427
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1092752
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The Relationship between Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Glucose Tolerance/Insulin Response Ratio in Normal Young Men

K.  Johansen , O.  Munck
  • Medical Department F, Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Department of Clinical Physiology Glostrup Hospital and Department of Clinical Physiology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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17 December 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max.), glucose tolerance (K-value), and insulin response (IRI-area) were studied in seventeen young, non-obese, non-diabetic males. The ratio between K-value and IRI-area correlated significantly with VO2 max. (r = 0.70, p < 0.01) also when differences in body fat mass were eliminated by partial correlation analysis (r = 0.56, p < 0.05). Subjects with a high VO2 max. thus maintained a given glucose tolerance with a lower insulin response than did subjects in whom VO2 max. was low.

Key words

Body Composition - Glucose Tolerance - Insulin Response - Maximal Oxygen Uptake - Physical Activity