Metformin therapy and diabetes in pregnancy

• 1 Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Private Bag 4345, Christchurch, NZ
• 2 School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Brisbane
• 3 Christchurch Hospital, NZ

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