Gestational Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Decline in Mothers, Increased Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
A meta-analysis of 48 studies involving over 9 million pregnancies found gestational diabetes affects maternal cognitive scores and raises children's risk for autism and ADHD by up to 56%.
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Fast-growing form of diabetes linked to increased risk of ADHD, autism
An Australian university study has found that gestational diabetes can be linked to ADHD and autism in children.The research, a meta-analysis of 48 global studies encompassing over 9 million pregnancies, indicates a significant correlation between the condition and neurodevelopmental disorders.The study revealed that children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero face a 36 per cent increased risk of developing ADHD and a 56 per cent higher ri…
Gestational diabetes linked to cognitive decline in mothers, increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
A new synthesis of global evidence finds that experiencing gestational diabetes during pregnancy is linked with a decline in intellectual function among mothers, and may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Common Pregnancy Condition Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A meta-analysis of nearly 50 scientific studies suggests that gestational diabetes—a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—may have long-term consequences not only for mothers' health but also for their children's brain development. The…
Gestational diabetes tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism
In a massive study of more than nine million pregnancies, a new link has been found between gestational diabetes and neurodiversity – translating to a 36% increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a 56% higher risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Continue ReadingCategory: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Monash University, National University of Singapore, Diabetes, Neuroscience, ADHD, Developmental c…
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