Maternal Vitamin D Status and Diabetes in Offspring

  • Tara Andresen

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A recent case-control study in Norway looked at whether lower Vitamin D levels in mothers during pregnancy were associated with an increased risk of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes. They saw a trend toward a higher risk of Type 1 Diabetes in the offspring from of women with lower Vitamin D levels. The odds of Type 1 Diabetes in offspring was 2 X higher for women with the lowest Vitamin D levels relative to the women with the highest Vitamin D levels.

These results suggest that enhancing maternal Vitamin D levels during pregnancy may help to prevent Type 1 Diabetes in offspring.

To find out more about natural support for fertility and pregnancy, contact your local Naturopathic Doctor.

Yours in Health,
Dr. Tara Andresen ND
Naturopathic Doctor



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