Immediately postpartum, the insulin needs in diabetic women increase dramatically
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: FalseThere is a significant decrease in the need for insulin immediately after delivery related to the loss of antagonistic placental hormones and suppression of the anterior pituitary growth hormone.
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