Breastfeeding may lower risk of type 2 diabetes

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eMediNexus 17 January 2018

In a study published online January 16, 2018 in JAMA Internal Medicine, lactation duration showed a strong, graded (25-47%) inverse association with the incidence of diabetes. The study suggests that by increasing the duration of lactation, women can lower their risk of type 2 diabetes.

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