Awareness of gestational diabetes mellitus foetal-maternal risks: an Italian cohort study on pregnant women

• Main Authors: Paola Quaresima (Author), Federica Visconti (Author), Fabiana Interlandi (Author), Luigi Puccio (Author), Patrizia Caroleo (Author), Giuseppina Amendola (Author), Michele Morelli (Author), Roberta Venturella (Author), Costantino Di Carlo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) incidence is increasing worldwide. It represents a major risk factor for adverse foetal-maternal outcomes. Awareness among women in regard to GDM-related risks (in particular foetus ones) has been proven to have an impact on compliance with rec...