Poor pregnancy outcomes seen in teens with type 2 diabetes

The rate of preterm birth observed in the teens studied was similar to what has been seen in adult women with diabetes, she noted. But the rate of major congenital anomalies was about four times higher.

“This potentially might be due to lower overall socioeconomic status of the girls in the TODAY study. Other reasons for the anomalies are uncertain, but might include metabolic control, smoking, or extreme obesity,” she said.

Dr. Nadeau disclosed that she had no relevant conflicts of interest.