Scientists probe Glucagon's role in liver health and diabetes

NCT ID NCT05500586

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at how the hormone glucagon affects the liver's ability to break down proteins and produce sugar. Researchers studied 21 people with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease to understand if the liver becomes resistant to glucagon. The goal was to learn more about how these conditions are connected, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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