Table 4.
Relationship between weight loss and changes in pancreatic beta cell function and meal-associated profile
| Variable | Placebo | Liraglutide | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standardised β coefficienta |
p value | Standardised β coefficienta |
p value | |
| GGIT | ||||
| Δ ISR AUC | 0.52 | 0.01 | −0.54 | 0.59 |
| Δ Slope | −0.15 | 0.47 | 0.18 | 0.43 |
| MMTT | ||||
| Δ Glucose AUC | 0.41 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.57 |
| Δ Insulin AUC | 0.41 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.93 |
| Δ NEFA AUC | 0.11 | 0.58 | 0.02 | 0.93 |
Standarised coefficients are shown from the regression analysis
Dependent variables are listed in the table; the independent variable was percentage weight loss. Analysis was also adjusted for age, sex and ethnicity
ISR, insulin secretion rate