Increased DNA Damage is Related to Maternal Blood Glucose Levels in the Offspring of Women With Diabetes and Mild Gestational Hyperglycemia

Conclusion: Increased maternal blood glucose levels can lead to increased offspring DNA damage levels. Therefore, the monitoring, control, and treatment of pregnant women with diabetes and MGH are highly important to ensure a risk-free pregnancy and healthy infants.

http://rsx.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/3/318?rss=1

Source: Reproductive Sciences - February 8, 2016 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Gelaleti, R. B., Damasceno, D. C., Santos, D. P., Calderon, I. M. P., Rudge, M. V. C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research