ApoC-III and ectopic fat accumulation in individuals with type 2 diabetes: an exploratory analysis from the MEDEA randomised controlled study
摘要
We aimed to investigate the effects of an isoenergetic multifactorial diet, previously shown to reduce liver and pancreatic fat content, compared with a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA)-rich diet, on plasma apolipoprotein C-III (ApoC-III) levels and their relationship with ectopic fat and beta cell function in people with type 2 diabetes.
MethodsIn this randomised controlled, parallel group study, 36 individuals with type 2 diabetes (20 men, 16 women), aged 35–75 years, were assigned to an 8 week intervention with either an isoenergetic MUFA-rich diet (n=16) or a multifactorial diet rich in MUFA, polyunsaturated fats, fibre, polyphenols and vitamins (n=20). Fasting and postprandial (3 h test meal reflecting the assigned diet) plasma glucose, insulin and ApoC-III concentrations were measured before and after the intervention. Beta cell function was assessed as the insulin-to-glucose total AUC ratio. Liver and pancreatic fat content were quantified using magnetic resonance techniques.
ResultsCompared with the MUFA diet, the multifactorial diet led to a decrease (8 week minus baseline) in fasting ApoC-III levels (−0.006 ± 0.040 vs +0.007 ± 0.048 g/l, p=0.070) and postprandial ApoC-III AUC (−1.34 ± 6.01 vs +1.60 ± 5.56 g/l × 180 min, p=0.043). Regardless of dietary intervention, changes in fasting ApoC-III positively correlated with changes in liver fat (r=0.357, p=0.032) and pancreatic fat (r=0.385, p=0.020). Both fasting and postprandial ApoC-III changes were inversely correlated with beta cell function (r=−0.384, p=0.026; r=−0.402, p=0.018, respectively).
Conclusions/interpretationA multifactorial diet significantly reduced plasma ApoC-III levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Independent of dietary intervention, lower ApoC-III levels were associated with reduced liver and pancreatic fat accumulation and improved beta cell function.
Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03380416
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