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1): Vitamin D activation and metabolism. DBP: vitamin D binding protein; VDR: vitamin D receptor; VDRE: vitamin D response element.
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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is described as glucose intolerance
of variable intensities that begins or is first diagnosed during pregnancy. Vitamin D is
a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in calcium homeostasis and the
maintenance of normal function in multiple tissues. In Gaza strip vitamin D
deficiency remains...
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... D is extremely important for healthy bones. The normal mineralization of bone requires the maintenance of normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate by increasing calcium absorption from the intestine (Figure 2.3) (Veldurthy, Wei, Dhawan, Jeon & Christakos, 2016). Suitable levels of serum 25-(OH)D for bone health differ at each period of life, therefore, it is important to (DeLuca, 2004). ...
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... [20] Our findings were not congruent with previous reports where the association between the educational level of the mother and the occurrence of GDM was reported. [22,23] The nonsignificant results are consistent with the previous report from the USA [21] and can be explained by the fact that most Palestinians, and especially females, are higher education degree holders. Family income was not related to the risk of developing GDM, and this can be attributed to the waves of poverty and food insecurity striking the vast majority of the people in the GS. ...
