The risk of diabetes after giving birth to a macrosomic infant: data from the NHANES cohort
Abstract Aims Gestational diabetes (GDM) increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and thus warrants earlier and more frequent screening. Women who give birth to a macrosomic infant, as defined as a birthweight greater than 9 lbs. (or approximately 4000 g), are encouraged to also get early ty...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-021-00132-8 |