A new study found that women having high levels of common liver enzyme measured prior to pregnancy were at twice the risk of developing gestational diabetes. The liver plays an important role in regulating glucose levels in the body. The liver enzyme, called gamma-glutamyl transferase (known as GGT), is a common marker of liver function and has also been associated with insulin resistance, which can be a precursor to gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. "Several ...
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