High Incidence of Maternal Transmission of Diabetes in Obese Uruguayan Children
- Raúl Pisabarro, MD,
- Alicia Recalde, MD and
- Yenica Chaftare, MD
- Department of Endocrinology, College of Medicine, Montevideo, Uruguay
Metabolic experiences in utero, as reflected by a high amniotic fluid insulin concentration, may condition diabetes-associated risk factors such as high BMI (1).
As part of our survey (performed between June and September 2000) of overweight and obese Uruguayan children (age 9–12 years) and the contributing factors of their condition, we evaluated the incidence of maternal transmission of diabetes.
The cross-sectional survey comprised 886 children (452 boys and 434 girls), living in Montevideo, Uruguay, and other …
