Gestational diabetes doubles risk for incident diabetes into young adulthood

Children of mothers with gestational diabetes are at higher risk for developing diabetes during childhood and adolescence than those born to mothers without the condition, according to findings presented in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Source: Gestational diabetes doubles risk for incident diabetes into young adulthood

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