Abstract
Discussion about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is slowly creating traction on the best way forward. Recent evidence has confirmed that there is a continuum of risk for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes as the maternal glucose level rises. There is an increasing number of studies supporting the importance of fuel-mediated teratogenesis, including epigenetic influences, that are leading to intergenerational transmission of type 2 diabetes, features of the metabolic syndrome, and overall amplification of the current diabetes pandemic.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2877-2878 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Diabetes Care |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- diabetes in pregnancy
- pregnancy
- teratogenesis