The role of point-of-care 3-hydroxybutyrate testing in patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing coronary angiography

ConclusionsAn overnight fasting period and a concomitantly stressful condition induce inappropriate 3BOHB increase in T2DM. Point-of-care capillary 3BOHB may be useful before any procedural/surgical intervention in these patients.

Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - February 10, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research