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Higher dietary haem-iron intake and iron supplementation during the third trimester are associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to assess the relationship between dietary haem-iron, iron supplementation, and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Dietary haem-iron and iron supplementation in the third trimester are associated with gestational diabetes mellitus risk: cross-sectional analysis of a prospective study

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This research aims to assess the relationship between dietary haem-iron, iron supplementation, and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Cross-sectional analysis within a prospective study design
Assessment of dietary haem-iron intake and iron supplementation
Analysis of gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Higher dietary haem-iron intake associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes
Iron supplementation in the third trimester linked to elevated gestational diabetes risk

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Dietary haem-iron and iron supplementation in the third trimester are associated with gestational diabetes mellitus risk: cross-sectional analysis of a prospective study

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