Barriers to Postpartum Glucose Intolerance Screening in an Italian Population

Barriers to Postpartum Glucose Intolerance Screening in an Italian Population

<i>Background</i>: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and the postpartum period is crucial for early treatment in at-risk women. However, despite recommendations, only a fraction of women undergo a postpartum screening for gluco...

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Main Authors: Paola Quaresima, Federica Visconti, Eusebio Chiefari, Luigi Puccio, Daniela P. Foti, Roberta Venturella, Raffaella Vero, Antonio Brunetti, Costantino Di Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
gestational diabetes mellitus
ppOGTT
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/12/2853

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