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Gestational diabetes physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Signs of insulin resistance (i.e. acanthosis nigricans) may be seen on physical examination.

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

There is no specific physical examination finding for gestational diabetes. Signs of insulin resistance (i.e. acanthosis nigricans) may be seen on physical examination.

References

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