Main findings
In this longitudinal study we demonstrated that first, fetuses of
mothers with GDM, compared to controls, had more globular hearts and
reduced biventricular systolic function; second, diastolic and systolic
ventricular function remained reduced beyond the neonatal period; and
third, these associations were not modified by maternal diabetic
treatment. These findings suggest that maternal GDM may have prolonged
adverse influence on the cardiovascular health of the offspring.