Context Mounting evidence suggests that the origins of childhood obesity and related
disparities can be found as early as the “first 1,000 days”—the period from conception to age …

Aims/hypothesis The aim of this study was to examine the association between maternal
gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and childhood obesity at age 9–11 years in 12 …

Background: Given the long-term adverse sequelae of childhood obesity, identification of
early life factors related to fetal growth and childhood obesity is warranted. Investigation on …

The hypothalamus is composed of many heterogeneous nuclei that control distinct
physiological functions. Investigating molecular mechanisms that regulate the specification …

Aims Different approaches for screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM) have great impact on all process of management of gestational diabetes and its …

abstract Background: Elevated maternal blood glucose concentrations may contribute to
macrosomia, adiposity, and poorer vascular health in the offspring. Objective: The aim was …

Background Elevated levels of cardiometabolic markers are characteristic of normal
pregnancy, however, insulin resistance and increased glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol …

Fetal programming occurs when the normal pattern of fetal development is disrupted by an
abnormal stimulus or an “insult” during intrauterine life, which leads to adaptations by the …

Abstract Background/Aims: Intrauterine exposure to hyperglycemia might impact the risk for
future metabolic deteriorations. The aim was to characterize the association between …

The objectives of this study were 1) to describe maternal glucose and lipid kinetics and 2) to
examine the relationships with infant birth weight in obese women with pregestational type 2 …