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Gestational diabetes mellitus is a common pregnancy complication with significant health risks for both mother and offspring Gestational diabetes is rising fast and is now 7.8% of all births in the U.S. Mother with gestational diabetes has an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and dementia; offspring more likely to have obesity and hypertension Pregnant …
Metabolites in blood have been identified by scientists that can accurately predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after experiencing a transient form of illness during pregnancy. The study published in the journal Plos Medicine may lead to testing that could help physicians identify those at greatest risk and potentially avert the disease …