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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%.

Summary by Medical Xpress
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.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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