Pregnancy induces pancreatic insulin secretion in women with long-standing type 1 diabetes.

Daniel EspesLouise MagnussonJosé Caballero-CorbalanErik SchwarczRosaura CasasPer-Ola Carlsson

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2022)

In summary, we have found that some C-peptide secretion, that is, an indirect measurement of endogenous insulin production, is regained in women with L-T1D during pregnancy, which might be attributed to elevated peripheral levels of PRL, PROK-1, or GCG.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
glycemic control
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
cardiovascular disease
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
weight loss
skeletal muscle