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  • Female
  • 30 Years
  • 28/09/2023

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Does progesterone help with insulin resistance?

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Dr. Dr Shaik Kalam

Dr Shaik Kalam

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  • MD (Physician)
  • 3+ Yrs
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Several studies have shown that high concentration of progesterone is related to abnormal glucose metabolism, including a high level of plasma glucose, increased insulin resistance, elevated insulin release and apoptosis of pancreatic ? cells

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