Association of maternal insulin resistance with neonatal insulin resistance and body composition/size: a prospective cohort study in a sub-Saharan African population

Purpose We prospectively evaluated the association of the insulin resistance of third-trimester Nigerian pregnant women with their newborn infants' insulin resistance and birth size. Pregnancy-associated insulin resistance (IR), often assessed with homeostatic model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR),...

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Main Authors: Ibironke J. Akinola, Peter O. Ubuane, Adeyemi O. Dada, Joy O. Chionuma, Taiwo O. Kuku-Kuye, Folasade D. Olalere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology 2024-02-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-2346136-068.pdf