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Can influence of fem. sex. hormones to insulin sensitivity be so strong to cause hypoglycemias (ovul.) and hypergl. (bef. menstr.) in a healthy woman?

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Hormones and glucose: It is very unlikely that sex hormones will cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Answered 8/21/2013

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