Hypovitaminosis D is Associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to cause expression of insulin gene resulting in high insulin synthesis and secretion. It also decreases insulin resistance, thus affecting abnormal glucose metabolism and diabetes. Aim: To estimate total 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in pregnant wome...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | http://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10691/27433_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(DS_VT_SS)_PFA(VJ_AP).pdf |