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Women with pregnancy-related diabetes may be at risk for chronic kidney disease
Gestational diabetes occurs only in pregnancy and results when the level of blood sugar is too high.
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Renal Function: A Prospective Study With 9- to 16-Year Follow-up After Pregnancy
Women who develop GDM in pregnancy were more likely to show increased eGFR levels 9-16 years postpartum, which could indicate early stages of glomerular hyperfiltration a …
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