Diabetes in infants linked to rapid weight gain

Deviations from the normal growth curve should raise the alarm, especially in instances where the child gains too much weight too quickly. PHOTO | FILE

Is your baby chubby? Enjoy the cuteness and coo to the small round thighs and stomach, but not for long.

Findings from a new study published in JAMA Paediatrics reveal that weight increase during the first year of an infant’s life is associated with a greater risk for type 1 diabetes.

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