Insulin resistance in pregnancy is because of:
Correct Answer: All the above
Description: During pregnancy, insulin levels are increased because of increased insulin secretion as well as increase in insulin resistance due to number of contra insulin factors. These are Estrogen Progesterone Human placental lactogen Coisol Prolactin The main hormone responsible for insulin resistance is HPL. Ref:Dutta Obs 9e pg 55.
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