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Role of Obesity in Complicating and Confusing the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes in Children
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Nikki Lee   (19 February 2008)

Question not asked 19 February 2008
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Nikki Lee,
lactation consultant
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nleeguitar{at}aol.com Nikki Lee

This is a fascinating article and well-timed.

As there is a growing body of evidence connecting lack of breastfeeding with childhood obesity and diabetes, I wish the authors had included infant feeding method (type of breastfeeding: exclusive, partial, or none) and duration in their otherwise thorough histories.

sincerely,

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