10 Causes of Spina Bifida
Cause #4: Diabetes
Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders where patients have a prolonged period of high blood sugar due to decreased insulin sensitivity or inadequate production of insulin. Patients with diabetes often experience increased thirst, increased hunger, and frequent urination. It is a risk factor for kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, damage to the eyes, and foot ulcers.
Diabetes can be broadly categorized into type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. It has been observed that women with pregestational diabetes have a 2- to 10-fold higher risk of having a child with a central nervous system malformation such as a myelomeningocele (a type of spina bifida).
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