Scimex: Kids of mums who have any of the three main types of diabetes during
pregnancy are at higher risk of developing autism, according to US
research. The study showed that type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as
gestational, or pregnancy related diabetes, diagnosed before 26 weeks
were all linked to an increased risk of having a child with autism
spectrum disorder. The authors say that, while the study cannot show
that diabetes causes autism, it does suggest the severity of the
mother's diabetes and the timing of exposure (early vs late in
pregnancy) may be linked with the risk of children developing autism.
