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Diabetes in Pregnancy Increases Child Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risks

4/7/2025

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A comprehensive analysis of 202 studies, encompassing over 56 million pregnancies, uncovers a startling truth: diabetes during pregnancy heightens the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children by 28%. The likelihood of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities escalates by 25%, 30%, and 32%, respectively. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for continuous maternal health monitoring.

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A comprehensive analysis of 202 studies, encompassing over 56 million pregnancies, uncovers a startling truth: diabetes during pregnancy heightens the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children by 28%. The likelihood of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities escalates by 25%, 30%, and 32%, respectively. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for continuous maternal health monitoring.