Insulin Binding to Human Adipocytes during Late Pregnancy in Healthy, Obese and Diabetic State

Abstract

As reported by other workers, late pregnancy is accompanied by an insulin-resistant state, which is not clearly explained by rising of the so-called gestational hormones. The present study reports the results on insulin binding and insulin action on adipocytes from healthy, obese and diabetic pregnant women (17 s.) isolated during Caesarian section and in control non pregnant women (22 s.).