文摘
Aims/hypothesis In previous studies we have shown a significant involvement of the growth hormone (GH)–IGF axis in animal models of type 1 diabetes mellitus, but the role of this endocrine system in type 2 diabetes mellitus is less well characterised. We therefore examined the endocrine and renal GH–IGF axis changes in db/db mice, a model of type 2 diabetes mellitus and nephropathy.