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Babies born by Caesarean section more prone to diabetes

                   
telegraph.co.uk
25-Aug-2008
        
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Babies born by Caesarean section are significantly more likely to develop diabetes than children born naturally, according to researchers. Studies of type one diabetes in children revealed those delivered by Caesarean were 20 per cent more likely to suffer from the condition. Scientists are unsure why there is a link between the circumstances of a child's birth and diabetes, but believe exposure to hospital... [read full story]                    

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dailyrecord.co.uk
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