Maternal Diabetes Linked to Higher Epilepsy Risk in Kids
Source: JAMA
Summary
Researchers studied the connection between maternal diabetes and the risk of epilepsy in children. They looked at data from a large group of mothers and their children to see if there was a link between the mother having diabetes during pregnancy and the child developing epilepsy later on.
The study found that children born to mothers with diabetes had a higher chance of being diagnosed with epilepsy compared to children whose mothers did not have diabetes. This suggests that maternal diabetes may play a role in increasing the risk of epilepsy in these children.
Understanding this connection is important because it can help doctors and parents be more aware of potential risks. However, it’s also important to note that not all children of mothers with diabetes will develop epilepsy, and other factors can also contribute to the condition. More research is needed to fully understand how maternal health impacts children's neurological outcomes.
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