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Effect of excessive gestational weight gain on insulin sensitivity and insulin kinetics in women with overweight/obesity

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Obesity increases the risk for pregnancy complications and maternal hyperglycemia. The Institute of Medicine developed guidelines for gestational weight gain (GWG) targets for women with overweight/obesity, but it is unclear… Click to show full abstract

Obesity increases the risk for pregnancy complications and maternal hyperglycemia. The Institute of Medicine developed guidelines for gestational weight gain (GWG) targets for women with overweight/obesity, but it is unclear whether exceeding these targets has adverse effects on maternal glucose metabolism.

Keywords: overweight obesity; women overweight; gestational weight; weight gain; obesity; insulin

Journal Title: Obesity
Year Published: 2022

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