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The study aims to investigate how obesity affects various plasma concentrations, including glucose and hormones.

Effect of Obesity on Ambient Plasma Glucose, Free Fatty Acid, Insulin, Growth Hormone, and Glucagon Concentrations*

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Experimental assessment reveals altered plasma glucose and fatty acid levels in obese individuals, indicating insulin's role.

The study aims to investigate how obesity affects various plasma concentrations, including glucose and hormones.
Examined fasting and postprandial plasma concentrations in 10 nonobese and 10 obese subjects.
Measurements taken after an overnight fast and post-meal at hourly intervals.
Diet during the study included breakfast and lunch constituting 60% of total daily calories.
Obese individuals had significantly higher plasma insulin concentrations (p < 0.001) despite similar plasma glucose levels.
Obese group also exhibited increased plasma free fatty acid (FFA) concentrations (p < 0.001) throughout the period.
No differences in plasma glucagon and growth hormone levels were observed between groups.

Golay et al. (1986) studied this question.

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