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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Ilumina HiScan H166
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
SUBMITTER: Jane Norman
PROVIDER: E-MTAB-6421 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
20160801
<h4>Background</h4>Maternal obesity is associated with high birthweight, obesity and premature mortality in adult offspring, probably as a result of maternal hyperglycaemia and insulin resistance. We present the results of a trial designed to test the hypothesis that metformin will improve insulin sensitivity in obese pregnant women, thereby reducing the incidence of high-birthweight babies.<h4>Objective</h4>To determine the efficacy of metformin (up to 2500 mg daily) given to obese pregnant wom ...[more]