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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) recurrence affects 40 to 73% of women.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the high recurrence rate of GDM in women.
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GDM recurrence is common, affecting 40 to 73% of women.
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Windows of Opportunity for Lifestyle Interventions to Prevent Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Suzanne Phelan · American Journal of Perinatology · 2016
DOI 10.1055/s-0036-1586504
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