Pregnancy Outcomes and Maternal Insulin Sensitivity: Design and Rationale of a Multi-Center Longitudinal Study in Mother and Offspring (PROMIS)

The worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age is rapidly increasing and a risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes (GDM). Excess adipose tissue reduces insulin sensitivity and may underlie adverse outcomes in both mother and child. The present paper d...

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Main Authors: Anoush Kdekian, Maaike Sietzema, Sicco A. Scherjon, Helen Lutgers, Eline M. van der Beek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/5/976