To the Editor: Type B insulin resistance is an uncommon syndrome characterised by abnormal glucose homeostasis (hypo- and/or hyperglycaemia), the presence of insulin receptor (IRec) autoantibodies, and intact IRec structure. It occurs mostly in African Americans, often with coexisting autoimmune disease.1
- Huy A Tran
- Glenn E Reeves
- Hunter Area Pathology Service, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NSW.
Correspondence: huy.tran@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
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