Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus alters placental structure, efficiency, and plasticity.

Jackson NteebaKaela Margaret VarbergRegan L ScottMikaela E SimonKhursheed IqbalMichael J Soares

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)

Overall, these results indicate that alterations in placental development, efficiency, and plasticity could contribute to the suboptimal fetal outcomes in offspring from pregnancies complicated by poorly controlled diabetes.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
high fat diet
preterm birth
gestational age
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
insulin resistance