Feasibility of a lifestyle intervention in early pregnancy to prevent deterioration of glucose tolerance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In conjunction with the growing prevalence of obesity and the older age of pregnant women gestational diabetes (GDM) is a major health problem.</p> <p>The aim of the study was to evaluate if a lifestyle intervention since...

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Main Authors: Schwab Ursula S, Laaksonen David E, Korpi-Hyövälti Eeva AL, Vanhapiha Tarja H, Vihla Kristiina R, Heinonen Seppo T, Niskanen Leo K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/179