Plasma renin activity (PRA) in type I diabetes mellitus: PRA and metabolic control in diabetes. 1988

F Chiarelli, and A Verrotti, and S Tumini, and G Del Rosso, and A Albertazzi, and G Morgese
Department of Pediatrics, University of Chieti, Italy.

Plasma renin activity (PRA) and aldosterone were evaluated in 39 diabetic children and adolescents and in 39 healthy subjects. The mean values of PRA in the diabetics were higher than in controls not only basal (means +/- SD: 2.7 +/- 1.1 vs. 1.3 +/- 0.6 ng/ml/h) but also after physical exercise (5.2 +/- 3.84 vs. 2.8 +/- 0.7 ng/ml/h). Aldosterone was similar in diabetics and controls (basal: 18.1 +/- 6.6 vs. 16.9 +/- 5.1 pmol/l; after physical exercise: 5.3 +/- 14.1 vs. 39.9 +/- 7.1 pmol/l). There was a significant correlation between HbA1c and PRA after exercise (p less than 0.01). The diabetic children were subdivided into 3 groups according to their stable HbA1c values (group A: less than 8.5%; group B: 8.5-10.9%; group C: greater than 11.0%). A group of diabetics (group C) were re-evaluated after a long period of a good metabolic control. The values of PRA were decreased and similar to the controls (PRA basal values: 1.7 +/- 1.9 ng/ml/h; after exercise: 3.2 +/- 2.9 ng/ml/h). Our study suggests that PRA abnormalities present in diabetic patients can be reversible if a good metabolic control is achieved.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D012083 Renin A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19. Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme,Angiotensinogenase,Big Renin,Cryorenin,Inactive Renin,Pre-Prorenin,Preprorenin,Prorenin,Angiotensin Forming Enzyme,Pre Prorenin,Renin, Big,Renin, Inactive
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D003922 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 A subtype of DIABETES MELLITUS that is characterized by INSULIN deficiency. It is manifested by the sudden onset of severe HYPERGLYCEMIA, rapid progression to DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS, and DEATH unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at any age, but is most common in childhood or adolescence. Diabetes Mellitus, Brittle,Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent,Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile-Onset,Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Prone,Diabetes Mellitus, Sudden-Onset,Diabetes, Autoimmune,IDDM,Autoimmune Diabetes,Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, 1,Diabetes Mellitus, Type I,Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1,Juvenile-Onset Diabetes,Type 1 Diabetes,Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus,Brittle Diabetes Mellitus,Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Dependent,Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile Onset,Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis Prone,Diabetes Mellitus, Sudden Onset,Diabetes, Juvenile-Onset,Diabetes, Type 1,Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1,Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus,Juvenile Onset Diabetes,Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus,Ketosis-Prone Diabetes Mellitus,Sudden-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000450 Aldosterone A hormone secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX that regulates electrolyte and water balance by increasing the renal retention of sodium and the excretion of potassium. Aldosterone, (+-)-Isomer,Aldosterone, (11 beta,17 alpha)-Isomer

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