Diabetes in pregnancy 'highest reported in the world'

Chris McLennan
Updated July 28 2020 - 3:02pm, first published 3:01pm
Researchers from Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) investigated the birth records of almost 110,000 babies born in the NT between 1987 and 2016.
Researchers from Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) investigated the birth records of almost 110,000 babies born in the NT between 1987 and 2016.

The burden of diabetes in pregnancy has grown substantially in the Northern Territory over three decades and is contributing to more babies being born at higher than expected birthweights, according to a new study.

Chris McLennan

Chris McLennan

National Rural Property Writer

ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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