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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Harbinger of the Vicious Cycle of Diabetes.
International journal of molecular sciences - 15 Jul 2020
Alejandro Emilyn U, Mamerto Therriz P, Chung Grace, Villavieja Adrian, Gaus Nawirah Lumna, Morgan Elizabeth, Pineda-Cortel Maria Ruth B
Abstract excerpt
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), characterized by a transitory form of diabetes induced by insulin resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction during pregnancy, has been identified as one of the major obstacles in achieving improved maternal and child health. Approximately 9-25% of pregnancies worldwide are impacted by the acute, long-term, and transgenerational health complications of this disease. Here, we...
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