Maternal Obesity Increases the Risk for Developing Gestational Diabetes,and Hence

question 34

True/False

Maternal obesity increases the risk for developing gestational diabetes,and hence type 2 diabetes.

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Definitions:

Diuretics

Medications designed to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine, commonly used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

Enemas

Medical procedures involving the injection of liquid or gas into the rectum to expel its contents or administer drugs or food.

Biological Theory

suggests that biological factors such as genetics, brain chemistry, and physical health significantly influence human behavior and mental states.

Eating Disorders

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