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A call for a multidisciplinary intervention to address severe insulin resistance during pregnancy

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Immediate attention is paramount for addressing the escalating prevalence of severe insulin resistance during pregnancy. A collaborative and multidisciplinary approach involving clinical care, public health initiatives and advanced technologies is essential for enhancing care, improving maternal and fetal outcomes, and mitigating long-term metabolic risks.

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  1. College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, Vallejo, CA, USA

    Clipper F. Young

  2. Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Diana Isaacs

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Young, C.F., Isaacs, D. A call for a multidisciplinary intervention to address severe insulin resistance during pregnancy. Nat Rev Endocrinol 21, 586–587 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41574-025-01164-2

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