Preterm Birth and Birth Weight and the Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Chinese Children

ConclusionsIn China mainland, preterm birth increased the risk of childhood T1DM, but high birth weight only affected girls. Therefore, early prevention of T1DM may start with prenatal care to avoid adverse birth outcomes and more attention should be paid to children with preterm birth and girls with high birth weight after birth.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research