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Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas; researchers are currently investigating whether women with PCOS have a beta-cell function that is more responsive to insulin resistance than women without PCOS. Early studies²⁴ indicate that this may indeed be the case. Further research in this field could well lead to discoveries of new therapies and better diagnoses for women with PCOS and insulin resistance.