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Mild Gestational Diabetes Raises Risk of Cryptorchidism
Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007
Minor elevations in glucose during pregnancy are associated with a significantly increased risk of having an infant with an abnormal testicular descent, also known as congenital cryptorchidism, the results of a case-control study suggest.

Diabetic Moms' Babies Have Impared Sucking Reflexes
Posted: Thursday, January 04, 2007
Immature sucking patterns are often seen in infants whose mothers developed diabetes during pregnancy and had to be treated with insulin, new research indicates.

HbA1c Early in Diabetic Pregnancy Predicts Outcomes
Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2006
In women with diabetes, increasing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in early pregnancy are associated with increasing risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new report.

Alarming Message From the 19th World Diabetes Congress
Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006
That diabetes is fast becoming the epidemic of the 21st century which, now affects a shocking 246 million people worldwide, and is expected to affect over 380 million by 2025 if no action is taken.

After Gestational Diabetes, Postpartum Glucose Goes Unchecked
Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006
Only 45% women in the cohort underwent postpartum glucose testing, as recommended.

More Evidence Showing Breastfeeding Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes
Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006
Breastfeeding in infancy appears to be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes later in life, according to a quantitative analysis of published evidence.

Consequences of Fetal Exposure to Maternal Diabetes in Offspring
Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006
Mothers who have type 2 diabetes during pregnancy can transmit risk factors to their children.

Metformin Exposure During First Trimester Seen Safe for Fetus
Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Metformin taken by women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) during the first trimester of pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of major fetal malformations, and may have a significant protective effect.

Breast-Feeding Protects Against Obesity in Children of Diabetic, Overweight Mothers
Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Breast-feeding is inversely associated with the risk of childhood obesity regardless of maternal diabetes status or weight status.

Dental Infection Linked to Diabetes During Pregnancy
Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006
Nearly one out of two women with gestational diabetes also have periodontal disease.

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