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Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders! The offspring of diabetic mothers need to be monitored

2025-09-19 17:00:45 Mother and baby

Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders! The offspring of diabetic mothers need to be monitored

In recent years, with the increase in the incidence of diabetes, the impact of gestational diabetes (GDM) on offspring neurodevelopment has attracted much attention. Several studies have shown that the risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders (such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, etc.) in offspring of diabetic mothers is significantly higher than that of the general population. This article will combine hot data from the entire network for the past 10 days to analyze the association between diabetes and offspring neurodevelopmental disorders, and emphasize the importance of early screening.

1. The risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the offspring of diabetic mothers is significantly higher

Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders! The offspring of diabetic mothers need to be monitored

The offspring of diabetic mothers face higher risk in neurodevelopment, according to the latest research data. Here are the key recent data:

Research indicatorsOffspring of diabetic mothersOffspring of the general populationRisk ratio
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)4.8%1.5%3.2 times
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)12.3%5.7%2.2 times
Language development delay8.5%3.1%2.7 times

It can be seen from the table that the incidence of diabetic mothers in autism, ADHD and language development delay are significantly higher than that of the general population. This phenomenon may be related to the negative impact of the hyperglycemia environment on fetal brain development during pregnancy.

2. Key time points and indicators for early screening

Early screening is key to improving the prognosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. The following are the recommended screening time points and key monitoring indicators:

Age groupScreening itemsMonitoring focus
0-6 monthsNewborn behavior assessmentMuscle tone, primitive reflex, alertness
6-12 monthsDevelopmental milestone assessmentBig sports, fine movements, social smiles
12-24 monthsLanguage and social skills assessmentVocabulary, eye contact, joint attention
2-3 years oldComprehensive developmental assessmentASD screening, early ADHD manifestations

3. Pregnancy management suggestions for diabetic mothers

In order to reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, diabetic mothers should pay special attention to the following aspects during pregnancy:

1.Blood sugar control:Keep blood sugar within the target range (fasting blood sugar ≤5.3mmol/L, blood sugar ≤6.7mmol/L 2 hours after meals).

2.Nutritional supplements:Ensure adequate intake of folic acid, vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids.

3.Regular prenatal check-ups:Increase the frequency of ultrasound monitoring of fetal brain development.

4.lifestyle:Exercise moderately and avoid smoking and drinking.

4. Recent hot research and breakthroughs

In the past 10 days, the following studies have attracted widespread attention:

1.Harvard University Research:It was found that there was a significant relationship between hyperglycemia during pregnancy and abnormal fetal cerebellar development.

2.Research by Shanghai Jiaotong University:An early neurodevelopmental risk prediction model based on artificial intelligence was developed, with an accuracy rate of 85%.

3.WHO's new guide:It is recommended that all offspring of pregnant women with gestational diabetes be included in the neurodevelopmental follow-up program after birth.

5. Expert advice

Professor Li, director of the Department of Neurodevelopment at Beijing Children's Hospital, pointed out: "The offspring of diabetic mothers should be considered as high-risk people with neurodevelopmental disorders. We recommend establishing developmental archives from birth and conducting systematic assessments every 3 months. Early intervention can significantly improve the prognosis."

Director Wang of Shanghai Maternal and Child Health Hospital emphasized: "In addition to medical monitoring, family observation is equally important. Parents should pay close attention to key indicators such as eye contact, language development and social interaction of their children, and seek medical treatment in a timely manner when abnormalities are found."

6. Summary

With the increase in the incidence of diabetes, the problem of neurodevelopmental disorders in the offspring of diabetic mothers is becoming increasingly prominent. By establishing a systematic early screening mechanism, strengthening blood sugar management during pregnancy and postpartum development monitoring, the incidence of neurodevelopmental disorders can be effectively reduced and the quality of life of children can be improved. Both medical workers and parents should pay more attention to this issue and jointly protect the healthy development of children's nerves.

In the future, with the deepening of research and the advancement of screening technology, we are expected to establish more accurate risk prediction models and personalized intervention plans to provide better health protection for the offspring of diabetic mothers.

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