Maternal diabetes mellitus, particularly type 2 and type 1, is associated with an increased epilepsy risk in offspring, a Canadian population study found.

A new study has found that children born to mothers with gestational diabetes are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with any neurodevelopmental disorder. Scientists also discovered a correlation between ...

Children with a family history of type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an increased risk of developing the disease. However, children born to mothers with T1D are less likely to develop the disease than those ...

Maternal diabetes (T1DM, T2DM, and gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with an increased risk for epilepsy in offspring.

A sweeping international review has revealed that gestational diabetes may leave a lasting mark on both mothers and their children, long after pregnancy ends. Researchers say the condition, which ...

Accounting for only 5%-10% of all diabetes cases, 1 T1DM is caused by the immune-mediated destruction of the pancreatic beta-cells, resulting in an absolute deficiency of insulin secretion. Such ...

November is Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Month, which offers a valuable time to reflect on this chronic, autoimmune condition playing an increasing role in the lives of many young people in the United ...

Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study from a team in the UK and the Czech Republic ...

Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero with a specific variation of a common gene are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese during childhood, according to a new study by ...

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Managing diabetes in children requires careful attention to snacks and treats. While traditional sugary options can cause problematic blood sugar spikes, numerous alternatives offer both nutrition and ...