Reduction in insulin requirements in second trimester in a woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with anti-insulin antibodies: A case of exogenous insulin autoimmune syndrome?
Abstract
Falling insulin requirements during pregnancy in women with diabetes mellitus in pregnancy raise concerns regarding placental insufficiency and adverse pregnancy outcome. A case of a rapid fall in insulin requirements in a woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension and chronic kidney disease at 23 weeks' gestation with high titres of insulin antibodies is presented. The possibility of exogenous insulin autoimmune syndrome as a cause for hypoglycaemia and reduction in insulin requirements is discussed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Diabetes Management and Research
Diabetes and associated disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Obstetric Medicine
- Pages
- 1753495X261418194–1753495X261418194
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN