Gestational diabetes mellitus prevalence in Maela refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar Border: a clinical report

• Main Authors: Mary Ellen Gilder (Author), Thet Wai Zin (Author), Nan San Wai (Author), Ma Ner (Author), Paw Si Say (Author), Myint Htoo (Author), Say Say (Author), Win Win Htay (Author), Julie A Simpson (Author), Sasithon Pukrittayakamee (Author), Francois Nosten (Author), Rose McGready (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2014-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Individuals in conflict-affected areas rarely get appropriate care for chronic or non-infectious diseases. The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide, and new evidence shows conclusively that the negative effects of hyperglycemia occur even at mild gluc...