“Changing Patterns in Medication Prescription for Gestational Diabetes During a Time of Guideline Change in the USA: A Cross-sectional Study”
Abstract
To define patterns of prescription and factors associated with choice of pharmacotherapy for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), namely metformin, glyburide and insulin, during a period of evolving professional guidelines.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cross-sectional. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause.
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