Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Australia
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Unveiling Glucose Metabolism Abnormalities Following Lung Transplantation in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: Delayed Insulin Secretion and Unrecognized Overt Diabetes
Author(s): Richard Winhofer*
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex genetic disorder affecting multiple organ systems, including the pancreas. Lung transplantation often provides a new lease of life to CF patients, yet it can also unveil underlying glucose metabolism abnormalities. This study investigates the distinctive glucoserelated challenges faced by adult CF patients post-lung transplantation. Markedly delayed insulin secretion and a surprisingly high rate of undetected overt diabetes characterize the altered glucose metabolism in this population [1]. The study emphasizes the need for vigilant glucose monitoring and tailored interventions to mitigate the impact of posttransplant metabolic disturbances... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.10001032
