Epigenetics of gestational diabetes mellitus and offspring health: the time for action is in early stages of life

The epidemic increase of type 2 diabetes and obesity in developed countries cannot be explained by overnutrition, physical inactivity and/or genetic factors alone. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that an adverse intrauterine environment, in particular a shortage or excess of nutrients is associated...

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Main Authors: Lehnen, Harald, Zechner, Ulrich, Haaf, Thomas
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3690806/