Study reveals the link between neurodevelopmental conditions in children and diabetes during pregnancy.
Diabetic Diet - Diabetes Mellitus
The diabetic diet most often recommended is high in dietary fiber (especially soluble fiber) and nutrients, but low in fat (especially saturated fat) and moderate in calories.
The diabetic diet most often recommended is high in dietary fiber (especially soluble fiber) and nutrients, but low in fat (especially saturated fat) and moderate in calories.
‘Different types of diabetes during pregnancy are found to be linked with increased risk of neurodevelopmental delay and associated problems among children.’
Link Between Diabetes and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Type 1 diabetes was associated with an increased risk of developmental delay, intellectual disability, and epilepsy in children.Type 2 diabetes was associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delay, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. Gestational diabetes was associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and developmental delay.
“Mechanistic studies are needed to explore how maternal conditions, such as diabetes, may shape brain development in the womb,” said corresponding author Pao-Lin Kuo, MD, of National Cheng Kung University Hospital.
Gestational Diabetes About
The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin.
The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin.
Screening for Diabetes - Test - Frequently Asked Questions
Diabetes screening is done using blood tests like fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Diabetes affects 8.3% Americans and about 10% Indians.
Diabetes screening is done using blood tests like fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Diabetes affects 8.3% Americans and about 10% Indians.
