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Short Report

Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with reduced fasting insulin – the Pilot Pregnancy and Active Living Study

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Pages 1249-1252 | Received 03 Jun 2009, Accepted 11 Jan 2010, Published online: 16 Mar 2010

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