Diabetes during pregnancy modifies the association between birth weight and education: A whole-of-population study

Lisa G. Smithers*, Murthy N. Mittinty, Gustaaf Dekker, Ben W. Mol, John Lynch

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Abstract

Higher birth weights usually reflect better intrauterine health, nutrition, and growth. Higher birth weights are also associated with better cognitive outcomes for children (1). However, among pregnancies complicated by diabetes, being born large for gestational age may reflect different intrauterine disease processes, and it is unclear whether this carries the same benefits for education. Our objective is to examine whether diabetes during pregnancy modifies the association between birth weight and school achievement.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E143-E145
Number of pages3
JournalDiabetes Care
Volume42
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sep 2019

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