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NUTRITION REVIEWS
Volume 71, Issue -, Pages S37-S41Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
DOI: 10.1111/nure.12070
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diabetes mellitus prevention; gestational diabetes mellitus; Mexico; offspring of diabetic mothers; public health
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Diabetes mellitus is the main health problem affecting Mexico's population. The mechanisms by which susceptibility to it is acquired and diabetes develops are topics of ongoing research. In order to prevent type 2 diabetes, one of the challenges is to fully understand gestational diabetes and the hormonal changes and altered carbohydrate metabolism that are associated with it during fetal development. A recent study by the Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia found a 12.9% prevalence of gestational diabetes; if the current criteria suggested by the American Diabetes Association were applied, this figure would rise to almost 30%. Identifying mothers and children at high risk of developing diabetes mellitus and its comorbid conditions will help facilitate the timely implementation of preventive measures. This will be a rational use of economic resources in Mexico that will vitally benefit public health. (C) 2013 International Life Sciences Institute
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