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It was shown in animal experiments that maternal hyperglycemia has deleterious effects on the fetus. Moreover, a body of accumulated evidence supports the hypothesis that maternal hyperglycemia in humans, may lead to intrauterine malnutrition, and as a consequence, an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease of the offspring in later life.