Metformin versus insulin therapy for gestational diabetes: Effects on offspring anthropometrics and metabolism at the age of 9 years: A follow-up study of two open-label, randomized controlled trials.

Elisa Paavilainen Kristiina Tertti Hilkka Ijäs Riitta Veijola Marja Vääräsmäki Britt-Marie Loo Päivi H Tossavainen Tapani Rönnemaa Harri Niinikoski

Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2021)

Metformin treatment for GDM is associated with similar offspring growth and glucose metabolism but a more favourable lipid profile at the age of 9 years as compared to insulin treatment.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
open label
randomized controlled trial
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glycemic control
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