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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Increased in Women Following Gestational Diabetes
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Title Cardiovascular Disease Risk Increased in Women Following Gestational Diabetes
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579051?src=rss
Description Young women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at significantly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, compared to women without GDM, according to a Canadian study published in the August issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
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Date Aug 15, 2008
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