Mechanisms of insulin resistance in obese pregnant women : potential therapeutic interventions

Maternal obesity is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, especially the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), with associated risks for mother and infant. Improved understanding of glucose intolerance in obese women and better prediction and prevention of GDM is key to improving...

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Main Author: Maitland, Rahat Ashraf
Other Authors: Poston, Lucilla ; academic, affiliated
Published: King's College London (University of London) 2016
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.695747