Placental errors may explain gestational diabetes risks, study finds

Lucian Nemoiu

A study released on Tuesday reveals how gestational diabetes can affect children even before they are born, uncovering molecular changes in the placenta that were previously unknown, Israeli scientists announced.Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, is increasingly common worldwide. It creates a disrupted metabolic environment for the fetus, including elevated maternal blood sugar.This can lead to complications at birth, such as babies being too