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Diabetes in Pregnant Teenagers: more pre-pregnancy diabetes to obesity

Diabetes in Pregnant Teenagers: more pre-pregnancy diabetes to obesity
A new study in Southern California found significant jumps in pre-pregnancy diabetes. The researchers believe most of the rise can be traced to obesity and the increase in type 2 diabetes. The team found:
Diabetes increased fivefold among 13- to 19-year-olds giving birth.
Diabetes doubled among women ages 20 [...]