Growth factors in the fetus and pre-adolescent offspring of hyperglycemic rats.

Lawrence FordjourCharles CaiVadim BronshteinMayan BronshteinJacob V ArandaKay D Beharry

Published in: Diabetes & vascular disease research (2021)

The impact of maternal hyperglycemia on pre-adolescent glucose and body weight was not a consequence of maternal overnutrition. This suggests an independent link which may affect offspring metabolic health in later life.

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