Incretin Effect in Women with Former Gestational Diabetes within a Short Period after Delivery

Background and Aims. Women with former gestational diabetes (fGDM) are characterized by impaired beta-cell function (BC). Incretin hormones contribute to insulin secretion after oral administration of glucose. We aimed to assess the possible role of incretins on altered insulin release in fGDM. Mate...

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Main Authors: G. Pacini, A. Tura, Y. Winhofer, A. Kautzky-Willer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/247392
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