title: The genetics of diabetic pregnancy.
abstract: Advancements in molecular technology coupled with a greater awareness of the human genome and epigenome have broadened our understanding of the genetic contributions to the diabetic pregnancy. There are multiple genes and pathways that can result in a hyperglycemic environment for the fetus. Exposure to this environment in utero has an impact on the risk of adult-onset chronic diseases. How identification of an individual's genetic variants will impact clinical care and outcomes will continue to evolve as our understanding grows.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Komal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bajaj
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Natera, Inc., San Carlos, CA, USA. Electronic address: susan.gross@einstein.yu.edu.
authors.forename: Susan J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000235:genetics*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000235:genetics*; D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000235:genetics*; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic; D005260:Female; D005819:Genetic Markers; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000235:genetics; D009154:Mutation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000235:genetics*; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers
keywords: diabetes; epigenomics; genetics; pregnancy