Feasibility of a lifestyle intervention in early pregnancy to prevent deterioration of glucose tolerance

• Main Authors: Schwab Ursula S (Author), Laaksonen David E (Author), Korpi-Hyövälti Eeva AL (Author), Vanhapiha Tarja H (Author), Vihla Kristiina R (Author), Heinonen Seppo T (Author), Niskanen Leo K (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In conjunction with the growing prevalence of obesity and the older age of pregnant women gestational diabetes (GDM) is a major health problem.</p> <p>The aim of the study was to evaluate if a lifestyle intervention since...