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. 2018 Jul 3;320(1):89-91.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.7614.

Maternal Type 1 Diabetes and Risk of Autism in Offspring

Anny H Xiang  1 , Xinhui Wang  1 , Mayra P Martinez  1 , Kathleen Page  2 , Thomas A Buchanan  2 , R Klara Feldman  3
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Maternal Type 1 Diabetes and Risk of Autism in Offspring

Anny H Xiang et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

This cohort study uses electronic health record data to examine associations between maternal diabetes (preexisting type 1, type 2, and gestational) and autism spectrum disorder in children.

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Figure.. Unadjusted Cumulative Incidence of ASD in Offspring by Maternal Diabetes Exposure In Utero
ASD indicates autism spectrum disorder; GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus; T1D, type 1 diabetes; T2D, type 2 diabetes. ASD includes autistic disorders, Asperger syndrome, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
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