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Study Links Maternal Diabetes to Increased ADHD, Autism Risk

4/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology reveals that infants born to mothers with diabetes during pregnancy are 28% more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. Experts urge mothers to prioritize diabetes management through diet and exercise, highlighting the critical impact on both their health and their child's future.

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A groundbreaking study in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology reveals that infants born to mothers with diabetes during pregnancy are 28% more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. Experts urge mothers to prioritize diabetes management through diet and exercise, highlighting the critical impact on both their health and their child's future.