Fetal/maternal-determined birth weight and adulthood type 2 diabetes and its subtypes: a Mendelian randomization study.

Wenxiu WangWendi XiaoZimin SongZhenhuang ZhuangNinghao HuangYimin ZhaoTao Huang

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2024)

Fetal-determined but not maternal-determined lower BW were associated with increased risks of adulthood type 2 diabetes and its subtypes. Our results underscored the importance of early targeted management among people with a low BW in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Keyphrases

birth weight
type diabetes
gestational age
weight gain
glycemic control
depressive symptoms
cardiovascular disease
early life
body mass index
human health
cancer therapy
pregnant women
skeletal muscle
weight loss