Gestational diabetes and macrosomia among Greenlanders. Time to change diagnostic strategy?
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious condition associated to both maternal and offspring complications. Yet, no globally accepted consensus exists on how to test and diagnose GDM. In Greenland, the clinical criteria for testing and diagnosing GDM are adapted from Danish guidelines. The a...
Main Authors: | Michael Lynge Pedersen, Ole Lind, Trine Abelsen, Jesper Olesen, Marit Eika Jørgensen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Circumpolar Health |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2018.1528126 |
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