Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is physiologically associated with a gradual increase in insulin resistance, which acts as a physiologic adaptive mechanism to ensure the adequate supply of glucose to the rapidly growing fetus. However, an early adaptive increase in beta-cell glucose sensitivity and beta-cell insulin secr...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2022
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/83989 |
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