Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Breastfeeding Benefits for the infant Less diabetes

Exclusively breastfed babies are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes mellitus than peers with a shorter duration of breastfeeding and previous exposure to cow's milk and solid food. Breastfeeding also seems to protect against diabetes mellitus type 2, at least in part because of its effects on the child's weight.

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