| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969790 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectivesTo evaluate whether serum RBP4 correlates with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a cohort of borderline obese (BMI > 30) pregnant women.Design and methodsSerum RBP4 and retinol were measured in pregnant women with (n = 12) and without (n = 10) GDM.ResultsRBP4, retinol and RBP4:retinol molar ratio were not different between the groups and were not associated with markers of insulin resistance.ConclusionsGDM is not associated with RBP4 or retinol among borderline obese pregnant women.
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Authors
Beverly J. Tepper, Youn-Kyung Kim, Varsha Shete, Elena Shabrova, Loredana Quadro,