Awareness of gestational diabetes mellitus foetal-maternal risks: an Italian cohort study on pregnant women

Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) incidence is increasing worldwide. It represents a major risk factor for adverse foetal-maternal outcomes. Awareness among women in regard to GDM-related risks (in particular foetus ones) has been proven to have an impact on compliance with rec...

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Main Authors: Paola Quaresima, Federica Visconti, Fabiana Interlandi, Luigi Puccio, Patrizia Caroleo, Giuseppina Amendola, Michele Morelli, Roberta Venturella, Costantino Di Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04172-y