Maternal gestational diabetes and obesity, impact on carotid artery stiffness and intima-media thickness in the offspring – Radiel study 6 years follow-up

Aim: Offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes (GDM) and obesity have an increased risk of later cardiovascular disease. This study evaluated the effect of maternal obesity and GDM on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and carotid stiffness in the offspring.