Metformin in gestational diabetes: the offspring follow-up (MiG TOFU): body composition and metabolic outcomes at 7-9 years of age.

Janet Alison RowanElaine C RushLindsay D PlankJun LuVictor ObolonkinSuzette CoatWilliam Bill Hague

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2018)

Metformin or insulin for GDM was associated with similar offspring total and abdominal body fat percent and metabolic measures at 7-9 years. Metformin-exposed children were larger at 9 years. Metformin may interact with fetal environmental factors to influence offspring outcomes.

Keyphrases

body composition
high fat diet
resistance training
type diabetes
bone mineral density
young adults
metabolic syndrome