Review

Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective

Volume: 10 Number: 1 April 30, 2026
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Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective

Abstract

Hyperglycemia during pregnancy induces a diabetic condition associated with fetal complications. Examination of the data reveals that fetal losses and adverse fetal outcomes increase in parallel with the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among pregnant women. Advancing maternal age and the progressive deterioration of living conditions contribute to a rise in hyperglycemic pregnancies and associated adverse fetal changes, ultimately posing a global health risk that may affect future generations. According to data provided by the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 21 million pregnancies are affected by hyperglycemia during gestation. In recent years, numerous contemporary studies have demonstrated that the damage caused by diabetes is closely linked to female reproductive system dysfunctions and fetal health issues, thereby highlighting the significance of hyperglycemic pregnancies. The aim of this review is to provide a general and comparative perspective on the changes induced in the fetus by diabetes, experimentally modeled before and during pregnancy, throughout the gestational period

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Endocrinology

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

November 19, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 18, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Karaçetin, S., Akpolat Ferah, M., & Keçeci, M. (2026). Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, 10(1), 94-106. https://izlik.org/JA65UJ33TX
AMA
1.Karaçetin S, Akpolat Ferah M, Keçeci M. Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective. Turk J Diab Obes. 2026;10(1):94-106. https://izlik.org/JA65UJ33TX
Chicago
Karaçetin, Serkan, Meryem Akpolat Ferah, and Mete Keçeci. 2026. “Fetal Changes Associated With Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 10 (1): 94-106. https://izlik.org/JA65UJ33TX.
EndNote
Karaçetin S, Akpolat Ferah M, Keçeci M (April 1, 2026) Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 10 1 94–106.
IEEE
[1]S. Karaçetin, M. Akpolat Ferah, and M. Keçeci, “Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective”, Turk J Diab Obes, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 94–106, Apr. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA65UJ33TX
ISNAD
Karaçetin, Serkan - Akpolat Ferah, Meryem - Keçeci, Mete. “Fetal Changes Associated With Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 10/1 (April 1, 2026): 94-106. https://izlik.org/JA65UJ33TX.
JAMA
1.Karaçetin S, Akpolat Ferah M, Keçeci M. Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective. Turk J Diab Obes. 2026;10:94–106.
MLA
Karaçetin, Serkan, et al. “Fetal Changes Associated With Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, vol. 10, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 94-106, https://izlik.org/JA65UJ33TX.
Vancouver
1.Serkan Karaçetin, Meryem Akpolat Ferah, Mete Keçeci. Fetal Changes Associated with Hyperglycemic Pregnancies – An Experimental Perspective. Turk J Diab Obes [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 1;10(1):94-106. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA65UJ33TX

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