Table 2.
Deconvolution analysis of rebound GH profiles after water or glucose ingestion
| Parameter | Water | Glucose | Difference | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH bursts per 5 h, n | 2.2 ± 0.12 (2.0) | 2.0 ± 0.13 (2.0) | −0.25 [−0.5 to 0.1] | 0.16 |
| Mode (min) | 15 ± 0.56 (16) | 14 ± 0.50 (15) | −1.4 [−2.8 to 0.11] | 0.069 |
| Basal sec (μg/liter per 5 h) | 2.1 ± 0.76 (2.0) | 2.5 ± 0.47 (2.7) | −0.14 [−1.7 to 1.4] | 0.85 |
| Pulsatile sec (μg/liter per 5 h) | 11 ± 2.2 (16) | 25 ± 3.3 (28) | 14 [8–21] | <10−4 |
| Total sec (μg/liter per 5 h) | 14 ± 2.7 (18) | 29 ± 3.5 (29) | 14 [7–22] | 0.0002 |
| Mass/burst (μg/liter) | 4.8 ± 1.6 (7.2) | 13 ± 1.9 (14) | 8.7 [4–13] | 0.0002 |
Data are geometric mean ± sem (median). Brackets define 95% CI of difference. Boldface denotes P < 0.01. Diff, Paired difference (glucose minus water value).