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Beta-score: an assessment of beta-cell function after islet transplantation.

Abstract：

OBJECTIVE:Success after islet transplantation can be defined in terms of insulin independence, C-peptide secretion, or glycemic control. These measures are interdependent and all need to be considered in evaluating beta-cell function after islet transplantation. For the current study, a composite beta-score was developed that provides an integrated measure of beta-cell function success after islet transplantation. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The proposed scoring system gave 2 points each for normal fasting glucose, HbA(1c), stimulated C-peptide, and absence of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent use. No points were awarded if the fasting glucose was in the diabetic range, the HbA(1c) was >6.9%, C-peptide secretion was absent on stimulation, or daily insulin use was in excess of 0.24 units/kg. One point was given for intermediate values. The score ranged from 0 to 8 and was correlated with the glucose value 90 min after a standard mixed meal challenge (n = 218) in 57 subjects before and after islet transplantation. The score was also used to follow subjects for up to 5 years after islet transplantation. RESULTS:The beta-score correlated well with the plasma glucose level 90 min after a mixed meal challenge (r = -0.849, P < 0.001). On follow-up, the beta-score rose after the first transplant and was maintained up to 5 years, demonstrating continuing function of the transplanted beta-cells. CONCLUSIONS:The beta-score provides a simple clinical scoring system that encompasses glycemic control, diabetes therapy, and endogenous insulin secretion that correlates well with physiological measures of beta-cell function. On this basis, it is suitable as an overall measure of beta-cell transplant function. The beta-score gives an integrated measure of beta-cell function as a continuum that may be more useful than simply assessing the presence or absence of insulin independence.

journal_name

Diabetes Care

journal_title

Diabetes care

authors

Ryan EA,Paty BW,Senior PA,Lakey JR,Bigam D,Shapiro AM

doi

10.2337/diacare.28.2.343

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-02-01 00:00:00

pages

343-7

issue

eissn

0149-5992

issn

1935-5548

pii

28/2/343

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Beta-score: an assessment of beta-cell function after islet transplantation.