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ea0026p230 | Pituitary | ECE2011

Comparison of GH suppression response after oral and intravenous glucose tolerance tests in healthy subjects

Aydin Cevdet , Ersoy Reyhan , Ozdemir Didem , Cuhaci Neslihan , Arpaci Dilek , Usluogullar Alper , Ustu Yusuf , Baser Husniye , Dirikoc Ahmet , Cakir Bekir

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to compare GH values obtained in oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) in healthy individuals.Material and methods: Data of 18 healthy volunteers were analysed (10 male and 8 female). Firstly all subjects were evaluated with 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. In another day, intravenous glucose tolerance test was performed. Serum glucose, insulin and GH levels obtained durin...