“Comparison of cardiovascular autonomic activity (heart rate variability and baroreceptor sensitivity) in young healthy females during fasting and hyperglycaemia”

Abstract

• First study to compare cardiovascular autonomic activity & reactivity in healthy young females in fasting & hyperglycemia • Valsalva ratio & baroreceptor sensitivity at rest were significantly lower in hyperglycemic compared to fasting state • Resting heart rate variability & response to deep breathing exhibited no differences in fasting and hyperglycemic states • Heart rate variability in head up tilt test exhibited significant differences between the fasting & hyperglycemic states