Maternal diabetes and risk of childhood malignancies in the offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
ConclusionsOur meta-analysis indicates that maternal diabetes is associated with an increased risk of childhood cancer in the offspring, particularly for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Future study should investigate the underlying biological mechanisms behind the association.
Source: Acta Diabetologica - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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