ea0008dp6 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFE2004
Dhatariya K
, Bigelow ML
, Nair KS
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfated ester (DHEAS) are the most abundant circulating steroid hormones. Their physiological function has yet to be determined. Hypoadrenal subjects lack this hormone because DHEA replacement is not part of the current standard of care. There are conflicting reports on the impact of DHEA replacement in hypoadrenal subjects on insulin sensitivity.We aimed to test this hypothesis and examine skeletal muscle physiolog...