Can placental growth factors explain birthweight variation in offspring of women with type 1 diabetes?

Conclusions/interpretationIn women with type 1 diabetes, infant birthweight is influenced by both glycaemic status and placental function. In women with suboptimal glycaemia, infant birthweight was heavier when placentas were healthy. Suboptimal placental function should be considered in the setting of suboptimal glycaemia and apparently ‘normal’ birthweight.Graphical abstract

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00125-021-05438-y

Source: Diabetologia - June 8, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research