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Erschienen in: Diabetologia 2/2017

09.12.2016 | Commentary

Iron: how much is too much?

verfasst von: Aidan McElduff

Erschienen in: Diabetologia | Ausgabe 2/2017

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Abstract

Gross iron overload has long been known to result in diabetes mellitus. However, it is now thought that milder levels of iron overload, possibly within the normal range, also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus. The article by Rawal et al in this issue (Diabetologia doi: 10.​1007/​s00125-016-4149-3) provides further support for the relationship between mild degrees of iron overload and the risk of gestational diabetes. The purpose of this commentary is to briefly discuss the background of this relationship and the implications it may have for routine pregnancy care.
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Metadaten
Titel
Iron: how much is too much?
verfasst von
Aidan McElduff
Publikationsdatum
09.12.2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Diabetologia / Ausgabe 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0012-186X
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-016-4176-0

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