We undertook this study to define how fat consumed before oral glucose attenuates postchallenge glycemia. We asked whether olive oil reduces glycemia by slowing gastric emptying and investigated contributing endocrine and neural pathways. Olive oil increased glucagon, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, and glucagon-like peptide-1; slowed gastric emptying; and reduced early glycemia in mice. Glucagon and glucagon-like peptide-1 signaling acted redundantly, with vagal involvement. Nutrient timing integrates endocrine-neural regulation of gastric emptying and glycemia, supporting evaluation of meal sequencing in humans.
GrantsJapan Society for the Promotion of Science Suzuken Memorial Foundation Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) Japan Association for Diabetes Education and Care (JADEC)