[Ergospirometric studies on patients with diabetes mellitus and the effect of biguanides on physical performance].

Abstract

24 diabetic patients had submaximal exercise testing before, and 4 days after, biguanide treatment. Biguanide treatment resulted in a significantly decreased exercise capacity. This is explained by increased anaerobic energy production, which results in a decrease of the performance of an individual.

• Authors: P Schmid, E Pilger, R Goebel, H Pessenhofer, G Schwaberger
• Journal: Acta medica Austriaca (Acta Med Austriaca) Vol. 5 Issue 3 Pg. 93-5 ( 1978) ISSN: 0303-8173 [Print] Austria
• Vernacular Title: Ergospirometrische Untersuchungen bei Patienten mit Diabetes mellitus und der Einfluss der Biguanide auf die körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit.
• PMID: 752222 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Biguanides

Topics

• Biguanides (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Diabetes Mellitus (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Physical Exertion (drug effects)