| T1DM | type 1 diabetes mellitus |
| T2DM | type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| GDM | gestational diabetes mellitus |
| PGDM | pre-gestational diabetes mellitus |
| HbA1c | glycosylated hemoglobin |
| AVS | atrioventricular septal |
| aOR | adjusted odds ratio |
| CI | confidence interval |
| RR | relative risk |
| HR | hazard ratio |
| PI | ponderal index |
| hCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| hPL | human placental lactogen |
| hPGH | human placental growth hormone |
| PGH | Placental growth hormone |
| IGF-I | insulin-like growth factor I |
| IGFBPs | IGF binding proteins |
| IGFBP1 | IGF binding protein 1 |
| apo-M | apolipoprotein M |
| TNF-α | tumor necrosis factor-α |
| GC/MS | gas chromatography/mass spectrometry |
| LC/MS | liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry |
| IUGR | intrauterine growth retardation |
| Glut | glucose transporter proteins |
| GWG | gestational weight gain |
| LGA | large for gestational age |
| SGA | small for gestational age |
| AGA | Appropriate for Gestational Age |
| VLBW | very low birth weight |
| FGR | fetal growth restriction |
| GHBP | growth hormone-binding protein |
| BMI | body mass index |
| IQ | intelligence quotient |
| ACOG | the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
| EFW | estimated fetal weight |
| US | ultrasound |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| ROP | retinopathy of prematurity |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
| EOS | early-onset sepsis |
| IVH | intraventricular hemorrhage |
| PVL | periventricular leukomalacia |
| BPD | bronchopulmonary dysplasia |
| UA | umbilical artery |
| IADPSG | Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Group |
| NICE | National Institute for Health and Care Excellence |
| SES | socio-economic status |
| ADHD | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| ASD | Autism spectrum disorder |