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Diabetic family history is an isolated risk factor for gestational diabetes after 30 years of age.
Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica - 1 Feb 2002
Chan Louis Yik-Si, Wong Shell Fean, Ho Lau Cheung
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Family history of diabetes is regarded as a risk factor for gestational glucose intolerance. Most selective screening policy includes family history as an indication of oral glucose tolerance test. However, few studies had evaluated the actual incidence of glucose intolerance in this group of women. METHODS: Pregnant women with oral glucose tolerance test performed for family history of diabetes over...
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