Description
The overall goal of this study is to address a gap in existing knowledge regarding
racial/ethnic differences in gestational diabetes risk factors, adverse perinatal
outcomes, and progression to type 2 diabetes among Asian American subgroups compared
to Non-Hispanic Whites.
Funder
American Diabetes Association
Start Date
July 01, 2012
End Date
June 30, 2015
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