1. Solving the mystery: the true prevalence of gestational diabetes in indigenous women.
- Author
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Saad N, Wilson D, and Donovan LE
- Subjects
- Australia epidemiology, Canada epidemiology, Female, Humans, Population Groups statistics & numerical data, Pregnancy, Prevalence, United States epidemiology, Diabetes, Gestational epidemiology, Indians, North American statistics & numerical data, Inuit statistics & numerical data, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
This commentary briefly reviews what is currently known about estimating the prevalence of gestational diabetes in indigenous women. It offers insights into numerous factors likely playing a role in its observed variability. It also highlights important key concepts to consider in the overall evaluation and management of gestational diabetes in this particular population., (Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
- Published
- 2015
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