Need for insulin to control gestational diabetes is reflected in the ambulatory arterial stiffness index

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim was to evaluate the metabolic profile in conjunction with vascular function using the ambulatory arterial stiffness index (AASI) in women with uncomplicated pregnancies and in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).&l...

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Main Authors: Kärkkäinen Henna, Laitinen Tomi, Heiskanen Nonna, Saarelainen Heli, Valtonen Pirjo, Lyyra-Laitinen Tiina, Vanninen Esko, Heinonen Seppo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/13/9