Gestational diabetes affects mothers' cognition and children's neurodevelopment

Gestational diabetes is linked to cognitive decline in mothers and increased neurodevelopmental disorder risks in children. A global evidence synthesis of over 9 million pregnancies found mothers with gestational diabetes scored lower on cognitive tests, and their children had higher risks of ADHD, autism, and developmental delays. The findings, presented at EASD 2025, highlight the need for better management and screening of gestational diabetes due to its potential neurocognitive impacts on both mothers and offspring.