hrp0092fc7.4 | Diabetes and Insulin Session 2 | ESPE2019

Metabolic Syndrome Features in Pre-Pubertal Children Born After Maternal Pre-Eclampsia

Goffin Sarah , Derraik José , Chiavaroli Valentina , Biggs Janene , Hofman Paul , Groom Katie , Cutfield Wayne

Background: Pre-eclampsia is associated with important complications for both mother and baby in the short term, but there are limited data about its long-term effects on offspring metabolism. Thus, we aimed to assess whether maternal pre-eclampsia was associated with adverse effects on metabolism and body composition in the offspring in childhood.Methods: We studied healthy pre-pubertal children (aged 4–10 years) b...