Gestational diabetes: diagnosis and management
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Diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Gestational diabetes occurs in 5 to 9 percent of pregnancies in the United States and is growing in prevalence. It is a controversial entity, with conflicting guidelines and treatment protocols. Recent studies show that diagnosis and management of this disorder have beneficial effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes, including reduced rates of shoulder dystocia, fractures, nerve palsies, and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Perinatology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0743-8346,1476-5543
DOI: 10.1038/jp.2008.62