Devenir des enfants nés de mère diabétique

Incidence of gestational diabetes is increasing worldwide, which is a great global health concern. In utero exposure to increasing maternal blood concentrations is associated with early perinatal consequences, increased risk for diabetes and obesity during childhood, and cardiovascular diseases at adulthood. These adverse effects during early life have led to the concept of developmental “programming”. The “critical window of development” is the best opportunity for intervention and prevention, but also a way to consider the preconceptional period. Obstetricians and pediatricians have an increased concern about these vulnerable infants. This review aimed at emphasizes the short- and long term outcomes of children in offspring of maternal diabetes.