Pregnant women exposed to disease-causing 'forever chemicals' could be at a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes, a study suggests. The team combed through 79 animal and human studies evaluating the relationship between PFAS, diabetes and pregnancy. 'Our findings suggest that pregnancy may be a particularly sensitive window during which PFAS exposure may increase risk for gestational diabetes.' In pregnancy, hormones produced by the placenta like estrogen and cortisol block the body's cells from using insulin effectively, leading to gestational diabetes. Obesity, which causes insulin resistance, also been linked to gestational diabetes.

Source: Daily Mail January 15, 2026 20:39 UTC