Diabetes
Linked to Caesareans
A study by the Queen's University, Belfast has found a
possible link between caesareans and children developing type 1
diabetes later in life.
The study suggests babies delivered by caesarean could have
a 20% higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
The reason for the link is not fully understood but one
theory is that being born by caesarean may effect the
development of the immune system.
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