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The facial fat of my face changed for a month post childbirth. i have insulin resistance. is dis bcz my sugar level normalised during this period?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

There ARE: indeed facial changes associated with the vast changes in HORMONE levels duriing pregnancy but there is no direct connection with your sugar levels or insulin resistance! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 3/5/2017

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