The Physiological and Glycaemic Changes in Breastfeeding Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life ([1]. Breastfeeding confers many short- and long-term benefits for infants and mothers, including reduced childhood obesity and lower maternal body weight [2 –6]. Exclusive breastfeeding is also recommended in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), for at least four months [7]. However, the impact of breastfeeding on mothers with T1DM, and, conversely, the impact of maternal T1DM on breastfeeding, is not clear.
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research