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Understanding Intrauterine Inflammation and Autism Risk

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I previously mentioned that maternal diabetes during pregnancy has been related to an increased risk of autism. This is an idea that has been shown in my family; my Mom has Type 1 Diabetes and my brother is diagnosed with ASD Level 1. The role of inflammation in diabetes pathophysiology may be the underlying role …

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Exploring the Link Between Maternal Diabetes and Autism

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This past summer, I came across an article connecting maternal diabetes to autism in the offspring. My Mom was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on December 31, 2000 at the age of 26. Type 1 Diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, runs on my moms side of the family. Being diagnosed at the age of …

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