The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in a danish population of women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus is three-fold higher than in the general population
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Diabetes and obesity, components of the metabolic syndrome, are common characteristics of women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Due to increasing incidence of diabetes and obesity, the metabolic syndrome might comprise a major health problem among these women.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 4004-10 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 0021-972X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
- Adult, Diabetes, Gestational, Female, Humans, Metabolic Syndrome X, Middle Aged, Pregnancy, Prevalence
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