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Long BY, Liang X. Dietary management of gestational diabetes: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38715. [PMID: 38996126 PMCID: PMC11245252 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common condition in pregnant women that can affect the health of both the mother and the fetus. A healthy diet reduces the risk of GDM, while on the contrary, an unhealthy diet can increase the risk of developing GDM. Dietary interventions remain an important way to control GDM at this time. However, real-life diets are complex and varied, and the effect of these diets on gestational diabetes is unknown. This article summarizes research related to dietary control of GDM. Hopefully, this will help with dietary interventions for people with GDM.
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- Bin-Yang Long
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Reproductive Maternity and Childhood Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Martín-O’Connor R, Ramos-Levi A, Melero V, Arnoriaga-Rodriguez M, Barabash A, Valerio J, del Valle L, de Miguel P, Diaz A, Familiar C, Moraga I, Duran A, Cuesta M, Torrejón MJ, Martínez-Novillo M, Marcuello C, Pazos M, Rubio MA, Matía Matin P, Calle-Pascual AL. Early Mediterranean-Based Nutritional Intervention Reduces the Rate of Gestational Diabetes in Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women: A Post-Hoc Analysis of the San Carlos Gestational Prevention Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:2206. [PMID: 39064649 PMCID: PMC11279464 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Obesity is a risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, the most optimal type of nutritional intervention to prevent GDM in high-risk women is not clearly defined. This study investigates if nutritional treatment based on the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) before the 12th gestational week (GW) in women at high risk due to a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2 reduces the rate of GDM and metabolic syndrome (MetS) at 3 years postpartum. We performed a post-hoc analysis of the San Carlos Gestational Prevention Study. A total of 735 women with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 were evaluated between 2015 and 2018, with 246 in the standard diet control group (CG) and 489 in the MedDiet intervention group (IG). The rate of GDM was significantly lower in IG compared to CG (25.1% vs. 31.7%), relative risk (95% confidence interval), and 0.89 (0.78-0.99); p = 0.037. Postnatal follow-up was completed by 141 women in CG (57%) and 312 women in IG (64%). At 3 years postpartum, we observed a reduction in the rates of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) (0.51 (0.28-0.92); p = 0.019), obesity (0.51 (0.28-0.92); p = 0.041), waist circumference (WC) ≥ 89.5 cm (0.54 (0.31-0.94); p = 0.022), and MetS (0.56 (0.33-0.94); p = 0.003). MedDiet reduces the rate of GDM and postpartum MetS in women with BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2, suggesting that its implementation should be routinely recommended from the first GWs.
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- Rocío Martín-O’Connor
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Laboratory Department Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.J.T.); (M.M.-N.)
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- Clinical Laboratory Department Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.J.T.); (M.M.-N.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.M.-O.); (A.R.-L.); (V.M.); (M.A.-R.); (A.B.); (J.V.); (L.d.V.); (P.d.M.); (A.D.); (C.F.); (I.M.); (A.D.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.); (M.A.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Wang X, Lan Y, Li N, Gao J, Meng D, Miao S. Associations of education attainment with gestational diabetes mellitus and the mediating effects of obesity: A Mendelian randomization study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29000. [PMID: 38601611 PMCID: PMC11004574 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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We aim to assess the causal association between educational attainment and gestational diabetes mellitus, and the mediating effect of obesity on this association. We estimated the causal effects of educational attainment on gestational diabetes mellitus using European ancestry genome-wide association study summary data with two-sample univariate Mendelian randomization (UVMR) approach. Two-stage Mendelian randomization analysis was performed to assess the potential mediating role of obesity traits in this association and to calculate the mediating proportion. UVMR analysis demonstrated that higher educational attainment was associated with a reduced risk of GDM (OR 0.76, 95% CI 0.67-0.86; p < 0.01). EA has also been associated with decreased obesity in women. Mediation Mendelian randomization results indicated that body mass index (BMI) was the most significant mediating factor in the relationship between educational attainment and GDM, accounting for 42.52% (95% CI 37.75-55.44%) of the effect, followed by waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) at 34.35% (95% CI 29.82-46.41%), body fat percentage at 28.95% (95% CI 35.99-46.81%), and WHR adjusted for BMI (WHRadjBMI) at 12.51% (95% CI 36.2-58.5%). educational attainment exerts a potential causal protective effect against gestational diabetes mellitus, and obesity-related risk factors play a mediating role. Attention should be paid to the educational attainment of women, and obese women with lower educational attainment may represent a higher risk group for GDM than those with higher educational attainment.
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- Xiaoyan Wang
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University &Clinical Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Maternity, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital, Sichuan Province, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Mavroeidi I, Manta A, Asimakopoulou A, Syrigos A, Paschou SA, Vlachaki E, Nastos C, Kalantaridou S, Peppa M. The Role of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load in the Dietary Approach of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Nutrients 2024; 16:399. [PMID: 38337683 PMCID: PMC10857473 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic disorder that often develops during pregnancy, characterized by glucose intolerance and insulin resistance (IR). To ensure the well-being of both the mother and the fetus, the body undergoes multiple metabolic and immunological changes that result in peripheral IR and, under certain hereditary or acquired abnormalities, GDM in predisposed women. The adverse short- and long-term effects of GDM impact both the mother and the fetus. Nutrition seems to play an important role to prevent GDM or improve its evolution. An emphasis has been given to the proportion of carbohydrates (CHO) relative to protein and lipids, as well as dietary patterns, in GDM. The effects of CHO on postprandial glucose concentrations are reflected in the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL). Diets rich in GI and GL may induce or exacerbate IR, whereas diets low in GI and GL appear to enhance insulin sensitivity and improve glycemic control. These positive outcomes may be attributed to direct interactions with insulin and glucose homeostasis or indirect effects through improved body composition and weight management. This comprehensive narrative review aims to explore the significance of nutrition, with a focus on the critical evaluation of GI and GL in the dietary management of women with GDM.
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- Ioanna Mavroeidi
- Endocrine Unit, 2nd Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute and Diabetes Center, Attikon University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12461 Athens, Greece
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- Endocrine Unit, 2nd Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute and Diabetes Center, Attikon University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12461 Athens, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Endocrine Unit and Diabetes Center, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Alexandra Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Hematological Laboratory, 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokrateion Hospital, Aristotle University, 54640 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12461 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Attikon University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12461 Athens, Greece
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- Endocrine Unit, 2nd Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute and Diabetes Center, Attikon University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12461 Athens, Greece
- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Firman CH, Mellor DD, Unwin D, Brown A. Does a Ketogenic Diet Have a Place Within Diabetes Clinical Practice? Review of Current Evidence and Controversies. Diabetes Ther 2024; 15:77-97. [PMID: 37966583 PMCID: PMC10786817 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-023-01492-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Carbohydrate restriction has gained increasing popularity as an adjunctive nutritional therapy for diabetes management. However, controversy remains regarding the long-term suitability, safety, efficacy and potential superiority of a very low carbohydrate, ketogenic diet compared to current recommended nutritional approaches for diabetes management. Recommendations with respect to a ketogenic diet in clinical practice are often hindered by the lack of established definition, which prevents its capacity to be most appropriately prescribed as a therapeutic option for diabetes. Furthermore, with conflicted evidence, this has led to uncertainty amongst clinicians on how best to support and advise their patients. This review will explore whether a ketogenic diet has a place within clinical practice by reviewing current evidence and controversies.
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- Chloe H Firman
- Centre for Obesity Research, University College London, London, UK
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- Aston Medical School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
- Centre for Health and Society, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Edge Hill Medical School, Edge Hill, Ormskirk, UK
- Norwood Avenue Surgery, Southport, UK
- NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, Cambridge, UK
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- Centre for Obesity Research, University College London, London, UK.
- National Institute of Health Research, London, UK.
- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
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Lim PQ, Lai YJ, Ling PY, Chen KH. Cellular and molecular overview of gestational diabetes mellitus: Is it predictable and preventable? World J Diabetes 2023; 14:1693-1709. [DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i11.1693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND In contrast to overt diabetes mellitus (DM), gestational DM (GDM) is defined as impaired glucose tolerance induced by pregnancy, which may arise from exaggerated physiologic changes in glucose metabolism. GDM prevalence is reported to be as high as 20% among pregnancies depending on the screening method, gestational age, and the population studied. Maternal and fetal effects of uncontrolled GDM include stillbirth, macrosomia, neonatal diabetes, birth trauma, and subsequent postpartum hemorrhage. Therefore, it is essential to find the potential target population and associated predictive and preventive measures for future intensive peripartum care.
AIM To review studies that explored the cellular and molecular mechanisms of GDM as well as predictive measures and prevention strategies.
METHODS The search was performed in the Medline and PubMed databases using the terms “gestational diabetes mellitus,” “overt diabetes mellitus,” and “insulin resistance.” In the literature, only full-text articles were considered for inclusion (237 articles). Furthermore, articles published before 1997 and duplicate articles were excluded. After a final review by two experts, all studies (1997-2023) included in the review met the search terms and search strategy (identification from the database, screening of the studies, selection of potential articles, and final inclusion).
RESULTS Finally, a total of 79 articles were collected for review. Reported risk factors for GDM included maternal obesity or overweight, pre-existing DM, and polycystic ovary syndrome. The pathophysiology of GDM involves genetic variants responsible for insulin secretion and glycemic control, pancreatic β cell depletion or dysfunction, aggravated insulin resistance due to failure in the plasma membrane translocation of glucose transporter 4, and the effects of chronic, low-grade inflammation. Currently, many antepartum measurements including adipokines (leptin), body mass ratio (waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio], and biomarkers (microRNA in extracellular vesicles) have been studied and confirmed to be useful markers for predicting GDM. For preventing GDM, physical activity and dietary approaches are effective interventions to control body weight, improve glycemic control, and reduce insulin resistance.
CONCLUSION This review explored the possible factors that influence GDM and the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of GDM and provided predictive measures and prevention strategies based on results of clinical studies.
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- Pei-Qi Lim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taiwan Adventist Hospital, Taipei 105, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taiwan Adventist Hospital, Taipei 105, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taiwan Adventist Hospital, Taipei 105, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Taipei 231, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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Markussen LT, Kivelä J, Lindström J, Ashrafi RA, Heinonen S, Koivusalo S, Meinilä J. Short-term effect of plant-based Nordic diet versus carbohydrate-restricted diet on glucose levels in gestational diabetes - the eMOM pilot study. BMC Nutr 2023; 9:87. [PMID: 37452403 PMCID: PMC10349459 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-023-00744-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The optimal nutritional treatment for gestational diabetes (GDM) is still a matter of debate. With increasing rates of GDM and potential negative consequences for the health of mother and child, the best treatment should be established. The Nordic diet with emphasis on plant-based protein show promising health outcomes in other populations but has yet to be investigated in GDM population. The aim of this study, which is part of the "Effect of plant-based Nordic diet versus carbohydrate-restricted diet on glucose levels in gestational diabetes" (eMOM) pilot study was to compare the short-term effects of healthy Nordic diet (HND) and the currently recommended moderate restriction of carbohydrates diet (MCRD) on glucose and lipid metabolism in women with GDM. METHODS This was a randomized crossover where each of the diet interventions (HND and MCRD) were consumed for 3 days with a 3-day wash-out period in between. In total, 42 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM (< 29 + 0 gestational week) were randomized. Glucose data was collected by continuous glucose monitors (CGM, Freestyle Libre®, Abbott, USA) worn for 14 days, and participants gave blood samples before and after diet interventions. The primary outcome was time spent in glucose target range (TIR, < 7.8 mmol/L). TIR, 3-day mean tissue glucose as well as changes in fasting glucose, homeostatic model of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and blood lipids were analyzed with paired samples statistical analyses. RESULTS Thirty-six women with complete 14 days CGM data were analyzed. Both diet interventions produced a high degree of TIR (99% SD 1.8), without a difference between the diets (p = 0.727). The 3-day mean glucose was significantly lower in HND than in MCRD (p = 0,049). Fasting insulin (p = 0,034), insulin resistance (p = 0,030), total and LDL cholesterol (p = 0,023 and 0,008) reduced more in the MCRD diet than the HND. NS differences in any other measure of CGM or blood tests. CONCLUSIONS HND and MCRD did not differ in terms of their short-term effect on TIR. A larger study with sufficient power is needed to confirm the differences in short-term mean glucose, insulin resistance and lipid metabolism. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registered in clinicaltrials.gov (21/09/2018, NCT03681054).
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- Lisa Torsdatter Markussen
- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
- Department of IT Management, Helsinki University Hospital, Tukholmankatu 8, Biomedicum 2C, Helsinki, 00029 HUS, Finland.
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- Population Health Unit, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Population Health Unit, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Hospital and Turku University, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Hu Z, Chen Q, Luo M, Ren Y, Xu J, Feng L. Knowledge domain and research trends for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and nutrition from 2011 to 2021: a bibliometric analysis. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1142858. [PMID: 37476403 PMCID: PMC10354870 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1142858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Objective Nutrient management and lifestyle changes are the frontlines of treatment for all pregnant women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). This study aimed to identify the global research architecture, trends, and hotpots of GDM and nutrition. Methods We obtained publications from the sub-databases of Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Science Citation Index sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection database on January 4, 2022, using publication years between 2011 and 2021. CiteSpace software, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel 2019 were used to conduct the bibliometric analyses. Results A growing publication trend was observed for GDM and nutrition, and this field has great potential. More GDM and nutrition research has been conducted in developed countries than developing countries. The top three authors with a high publication frequency, co-citations, and a good h-index were from the United States. There were the four studies of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or meta-analyses of RCTs, as well as one review in the top five items of cited literature. Keywords were categorized into four clusters based on the keywords visualization. Conclusion It is important to strengthen the collaboration between nations of different economies to produce more high-quality research on GDM and nutrition. It may be beneficial to further study the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of GDM based on current results to provide a new perspective on GDM and nutrition.
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- Zhefang Hu
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Art and Design, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Lin Q, Zhang Z, Meng Q, Xie Y, Liu Z, Hu C, Wang G, Qin P, Bo Q. Effects of different dietary patterns during pregnancy on birth outcomes and glucose parameters in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Prim Care Diabetes 2023:S1751-9918(23)00086-4. [PMID: 37127452 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2023.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Dietary interventions are the cornerstone of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary patterns during pregnancy on birth outcomes and glucose parameters in women with GDM. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and The CoChrane Library were searched from the time of database creation to November 30, 2021, along with manual searches. Data analyses were performed using Stata 15.4 software. RESULTS From 2461 studies, 27 RCTs involving 1923 women were eligible. The pooled results showed that dietary pattern interventions during pregnancy reduced birth weight (WMD: -0.14 kg; 95% CI: -0.24, -0.00), hemoglobin A1 C (HbA1 C) (WMD: -0.19, 95% CI: -0.34, -0.05), and macrosomia incidence (RR 0.65 [95% CI 0.48, 0.88]). Low glycemic index (GI) diet reduced macrosomia incidence (RR 0.31 [95% CI 0.11, 0.93]) and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels (WMD: -0.10 mmol/L; 95% CI: -0.14, -0.05); a low carbohydrate (CHO) diet reduced large for gestational age (LGA) incidence (RR 0.33 [95% CI 0.13, 0.82]) and HbA1 C (WMD: -0.32; 95% CI: -0.51, -0.14); dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet reduced birth weight (WMD:-0.59 kg; 95% CI: -0.64, -0.55), insulin use (RR 0.31 [95% CI 0.18, 0.56), macrosomia incidence (RR 0.12 [95% CI 0.03, 0.50]), and cesarean sections incidence (RR 0.57 [95% CI 0.40, 0.82]). CONCLUSION Dietary patterns during pregnancy can improve certain birth outcomes and glycemic parameters. Due to limitations in the quality and number of included studies, the above findings still need to be validated by further randomized controlled trials with high quality and large samples.
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- Qiulin Lin
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Lambert V, Muñoz SE, Gil C, Román MD. Maternal dietary components in the development of gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review of observational studies to timely promotion of health. Nutr J 2023; 22:15. [PMID: 36879315 PMCID: PMC9990275 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-023-00846-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is ample evidence that considers diet as an important factor in the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The aim of this review is to synthesise the existing evidence on the relationship between GDM and maternal dietary components. METHODS We performed a systematic bibliographic search in Medline, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (Lilacs) and the Latin American Nutrition Archive (ALAN) of regional and local literature, limiting the searches to observational studies published between 2016 and 2022. Search terms related to nutrients, foods, dietary patterns and the relationship to GDM risk were used. The review included 44 articles, 12 of which were from America. The articles considered different topics about maternal dietary components as follows: 14 are about nutrient intake, 8 about food intake, 4 combined nutrient and food analysis and 18 about dietary patterns. RESULTS Iron, processed meat and a low carbohydrate diet were positively associated with GDM. Antioxidant nutrients, folic acid, fruits, vegetables, legumes and eggs were negatively associated with GDM. Generally, western dietary patterns increase GDM risk, and prudent dietary patterns or plant-based diets decrease the risk. CONCLUSIONS Diet is considered one of the causes of GDM. However, there is no homogeneity in how people eat nor in how researchers assess diet in different contextual conditions of the world.
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- Victoria Lambert
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Escuela de Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Escuela de Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina.
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Barnes RA, Morrison M, Flack JR, Ross GP, Smart CE, Collins CE, MacDonald‐Wicks L. Medical nutrition therapy for gestational diabetes mellitus in Australia: What has changed in 10 years and how does current practice compare with best practice? J Hum Nutr Diet 2022; 35:1059-1070. [PMID: 35384099 PMCID: PMC9790639 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present study aimed to report Australian dietetic practice regarding management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and to make comparisons with the findings from a 2009 survey of dietitians and with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines (NPG). METHODS Cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2019 and 2009 of dietitians providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to women with GDM in Australia. The present study compares responses on demographics, dietetic assessment and interventions, and guideline use in 2019 vs. 2009. RESULTS In total, 149 dietitians (2019) and 220 (2009) met survey inclusion criteria. In both surveys >60% of respondents reported dietary interventions aiming for >45% energy from carbohydrate, 15%-25% energy from protein and 15%-30% energy from fat. Many variations in MNT found in 2009 continued to be evident in 2019, including the percentage of energy from carbohydrate aimed for (30%-65% in 2019 vs. 20%-75% in 2009) and the wide range in the recommended minimum daily carbohydrate intake (40-220 and 60-300 g). Few dietitians reported aiming for the NPG minimum of 175 g of carbohydrate daily in both surveys (32% in 2019 vs. 26% in 2009). There were, however, some significant increases in MNT consistent with NPG recommendations in 2019 vs. 2009, including the minimum frequency of visits provided (49%, n = 61 vs. 33%, n = 69; p < 0.001) and provision of gestational weight gain advice (59%, n = 95 vs. 40%, n = 195; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Although many dietitians continue to provide MNT consistent with existing NPG, there is a need to support greater uptake, especially for recommendations regarding carbohydrate intake.
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- Robyn A. Barnes
- Diabetes CentreBankstown‐Lidcombe HospitalBankstownNSWAustralia,School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and WellbeingThe University of NewcastleCallaghanNSWAustralia
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- Diabetes NSW & ACTGlebeNSWAustralia,Diabetes AustraliaCanberraACTAustralia
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- Diabetes CentreBankstown‐Lidcombe HospitalBankstownNSWAustralia,Faculty of MedicineUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNSWAustralia,School of MedicineWestern Sydney UniversitySydneyNSWAustralia
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- Diabetes CentreBankstown‐Lidcombe HospitalBankstownNSWAustralia,Faculty of Medicine and HealthUniversity of SydneySydneyNSWAustralia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and WellbeingThe University of NewcastleCallaghanNSWAustralia,Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and DiabetesJohn Hunter Children's HospitalNewcastleNSWAustralia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and WellbeingThe University of NewcastleCallaghanNSWAustralia,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and NutritionThe University of NewcastleCallaghanNSWAustralia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and WellbeingThe University of NewcastleCallaghanNSWAustralia,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and NutritionThe University of NewcastleCallaghanNSWAustralia
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Igwesi-Chidobe CN, Okechi PC, Emmanuel GN, Ozumba BC. Community-based non-pharmacological interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:482. [PMID: 36447189 PMCID: PMC9710028 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-02038-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-pharmacological interventions are the first line of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management. Community-based interventions are cheaper, more accessible, with higher patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVES To systematically review community-based non-pharmacological interventions and evaluate their effectiveness for GDM. SEARCH STRATEGY Twelve bibliographic databases and reference list of related studies from inception until January 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA All primary studies of community-based non-pharmacological interventions for GDM reported in English which investigated any behavioural or clinical outcome(s). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Data were extracted using modified Cochrane's data extraction template. Studies were evaluated using Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool. Narrative synthesis was used to summarise findings. This study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021257634). MAIN RESULTS Twenty-seven studies involving 6,242 pregnant women with GDM investigated self-management programmes, medical nutrition/diet therapy, exercise/physical activity, combined diet and exercise, calcium plus vitamin D supplementation, and continuous glucose monitoring. Self-management programmes were more effective than routine care in improving self-efficacy, two-hour postprandial blood glucose, and lifestyle behaviours but were as effective as routine care in improving infant birth weight. Self-management programmes were superior to or as effective as usual care in improving fasting blood glucose, blood glucose control, glycated haemoglobin, macrosomia, and preterm delivery. Medical nutrition/diet therapy was more effective than usual care in improving postprandial blood glucose levels. Postprandial blood glucose levels were better improved by regular supervised exercise plus daily brisk walks or a daily walking intervention than routine obstetric care or no treatment. The effects of exercise/physical activity programmes were mostly inconsistent for other outcomes. Diet and exercise were superior to diet alone in reducing maternal weight gain although there were similar outcomes for other pregnancy and foetal outcomes. Limited or conflicting evidence was found for other outcomes and interventions including calcium and vitamin D supplementation and continuous glucose monitoring intervention. CONCLUSIONS Community-based non-pharmacological interventions are more effective than placebo; and are more or as effective as usual care. Self-management programmes and medical nutrition/diet therapy had the most promising GDM outcomes. FUNDING There was no funding for this study. The study design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and writing of this manuscript were not influenced externally by any funder.
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- Chinonso Nwamaka Igwesi-Chidobe
- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria ,grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Global Population Health (GPH) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria ,grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Global Population Health (GPH) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria ,grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Global Population Health (GPH) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Papazian T, Salameh P, Abi Tayeh G, Kesrouani A, Aoun C, Abou Diwan M, Rabbaa Khabbaz L. Dietary patterns and birth outcomes of healthy Lebanese pregnant women. Front Nutr 2022; 9:977288. [PMID: 36238451 PMCID: PMC9551999 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.977288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to define the dietary patterns (DPs) of a sample of Lebanese pregnant women and to establish their correlation with maternal and neonatal outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 358 Lebanese pregnant women. Maternal socio-demographic variables, anthropometric measurements, gestational weight gain and neonatal outcomes such as weight, length, head circumference and Apgar score were collected by qualified dietitians. Dietary intake was assessed by a validated food frequency questionnaire and three 24-h dietary recalls. DPs were determined, a posteriori, by a factor analysis to distinguish the inter-correlations between the food groups and a cluster analysis method to assemble the participants into groupings based on similarities in food consumption. Results The identified DPs were not exclusively composed of specific food groups, since some components were overlapping in the DPs. The first one was characterized by a high consumption of starchy vegetables, unsaturated fats and unhealthy foods, the second was rich in fruits and vegetables, seeds, rice and pasta, and in fried local meals and the third was mainly based on protein-rich foods like poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. They were named respectively as “Westernized,” “Mixed” and “Neo-Mediterranean” by the research team. Women having the lowest pre-gestational body mass index (BMI) and higher gestational age followed mainly the “Neo-Mediterranean” eating pattern. Conclusion The three identified DPs among Lebanese pregnant women were correlated with the pre-gestational BMI, and some maternal variables. However, neither the maternal nor the neonatal outcomes were correlated with the DP adopted by the mothers.
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- Tatiana Papazian
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Pharmacie Clinique et Contrôle de Qualité des Médicaments, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- *Correspondence: Tatiana Papazian
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- School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
- Institut National de Santé Publique, Épidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie-Liban (INSPECT-LB), Beirut, Lebanon
- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Pharmacie Clinique et Contrôle de Qualité des Médicaments, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Xu J, Wu Y, Zou Z, Chen X. Effect of Dietary Intervention Designed with Behavior Change Wheel on Compliance with Dietary Control in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10726. [PMID: 36078441 PMCID: PMC9518101 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Previous studies have shown that women with GDM can benefit from following dietary recommendations, which are based on food exchange serving (FES) and glycemic load (GL), but compliance with dietary recommendations in women with GDM is not ideal. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to design a dietary intervention program based on behavior change wheel (BCW) to affect GDM women's compliance with FES based on GL, and to compare the effects of this dietary intervention program versus general dietary management on compliance with dietary recommendations, improving maternal glucose metabolism, and reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM. METHODS This paper is a methodological description of a two-arm randomized controlled trial. In this study, eligible women with GDM will be recruited and divided into the control group (n = 30) and the intervention group (n = 30). Women with GDM will respectively receive general dietary management (control group) and dietary intervention designed with BCW (intervention group) until after delivery. Information about pregnant women will be collected through questionnaires or prenatal and delivery records. CONCLUSION This randomized controlled trial is designed specifically for women with GDM to achieve effective blood glucose control by strengthening GDM women's compliance with dietary recommendations. If this dietary intervention designed with BCW proves to be effective, then BCW may deserve to be applied to more areas of self-management in women with GDM.
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- Jingqi Xu
- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Suizhou Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine (Suizhou Central Hospital), Suizhou 441300, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Zaragoza-Martí A, Ruiz-Ródenas N, Herranz-Chofre I, Sánchez-SanSegundo M, Serrano Delgado VDLC, Hurtado-Sánchez JA. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Pregnancy and Its Benefits on Maternal-Fetal Health: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Front Nutr 2022; 9:813942. [PMID: 35433794 PMCID: PMC9009208 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.813942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Introduction Pregnancy is a transcendent period for the mother and the fetus, characterized by an increase on energy requirements. Mediterranean diet (MD) is considered a healthy eating pattern that can provide the nutritional requirements of pregnancy and protect from the development of obstetric pathologies. Objective To know the relationship between adherence to the MD and its maternal-fetal benefits. Methodology A systematic review was conducted by identifying articles in the PubMed and Cochrane databases. The publication date of the studies was between 2010 and 2020, and the inclusion criteria established were that the articles were written in English and Spanish and were accessible in full text. Studies concerning assisted reproduction, gene modulation, conference abstracts, systematic reviews, and pilot studies were excluded. Results Finally, a total of 14 studies were included in the review. The association between the MD and the reduction of some pathologies of pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, overweight or obesity, sleep quality, complications of childbirth, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and alterations in fetal growth was demonstrated, as well as perinatal problems, including birth weight, prematurity, gastroschisis, and other childhood problems. Conclusion The MD is an optimal diet to consume during pregnancy.
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- Ana Zaragoza-Martí
- Department of Nursing, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), Alicante, Spain
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- Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Spain
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Barrea L, Vetrani C, Verde L, Frias-Toral E, Garcia-Velasquez E, Ranasinghe P, Mendez V, Jayawardena R, Savastano S, Colao A, Muscogiuri G. Gestational obesity: An unconventional endocrine disruptor for the fetus. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 198:114974. [PMID: 35202578 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.114974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Obesity has reached pandemic proportions and is a growing concern throughout the world. A parallel trend has also been observed among women in reproductive age, leading to the increasing global prevalence of gestational obesity (GO). The well-known obesity-related health problems also extend to pregnancy, where they are responsible for giving rise to a variety of medical and obstetrical complications, resulting in an increased incidence of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. In this context, several epidemiological and clinical studies have shown that nutritional changes through different stages of gestation can have a substantial impact on the future health and development of the child. Therefore, it is clear that GO is a modifiable endocrine disruptor that negatively influences the health of the fetus and the newborn, with long-term metabolic implications. This review aims to describe the impact of GO on maternal and fetal outcomes using the available scientific literature and highlighting the evidence-based nutritional approaches currently recommended for the management of GO.
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- Luigi Barrea
- Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche, Università Telematica Pegaso, 80143 Napoli, Italy; Centro Italiano per la cura e il Benessere del paziente con Obesità (C.I.B.O), Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Endocrinology Unit, University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Endocrinology Unit, University Federico II, Italy
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- Centro Italiano per la cura e il Benessere del paziente con Obesità (C.I.B.O), Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Endocrinology Unit, University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil, Av Pdte. Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola, Guayaquil 090615, Ecuador
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital General de Zona 49, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka; Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Faculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Centro Italiano per la cura e il Benessere del paziente con Obesità (C.I.B.O), Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Endocrinology Unit, University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy; Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Endocrinology Unit, University Federico II, Italy
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- Centro Italiano per la cura e il Benessere del paziente con Obesità (C.I.B.O), Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Endocrinology Unit, University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy; Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Endocrinology Unit, University Federico II, Italy; Cattedra Unesco "Educazione alla salute e allo sviluppo sostenibile", University Federico II, Italy
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- Centro Italiano per la cura e il Benessere del paziente con Obesità (C.I.B.O), Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Endocrinology Unit, University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy; Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Endocrinology Unit, University Federico II, Italy; Cattedra Unesco "Educazione alla salute e allo sviluppo sostenibile", University Federico II, Italy.
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Effect of Carbohydrate-Restricted Dietary Pattern on Insulin Treatment Rate, Lipid Metabolism and Nutritional Status in Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes in Beijing, China. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14020359. [PMID: 35057540 PMCID: PMC8778860 DOI: 10.3390/nu14020359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Carbohydrates play an important role in blood glucose control in pregnant women with GDM. Carbohydrate-restricted dietary (CRD) pattern for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been widely used in clinics, but the change in insulin utilization rate beyond CRD intervention in GDM remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to explore the application of insulin in pregnancy with GDM, as well as the influence of CRD pattern on lipid metabolism and nutritional state. A retrospective study of 265 women with GDM who delivered in Peking University People’s Hospital from July 2018 to January 2020 was conducted using a questionnaire survey. Women were divided into a CRD group or a control group according to whether they had received CRD intervention during pregnancy. There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of insulin therapy between the two groups (p > 0.05), the initial gestational week of the CRD group combined with insulin treatment was significantly higher than that of the control group (p < 0.05), and the risk of insulin therapy was positively correlated with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) in early pregnancy (p < 0.05). The incidence of abnormal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in the CRD group was significantly lower than that in the control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in nutritional indexes between the two groups. The results indicate that CRD intervention may be effective in delaying the use of insulin and improving the blood lipids metabolism during GDM pregnancy, while nutritional status may not be significantly affected under CRD intervention, and a high FPG in early pregnancy with GDM may be a risk factor for combined insulin therapy with CRD intervention.
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Todorović J, Dugalić S, Macura M, Gutić B, Milinčić M, Božić D, Stojiljković M, Sbutega-Filipović O, Gojnić M. Nutrition in pregnancy with diabetes mellitus. SANAMED 2022. [DOI: 10.5937/sanamed0-40169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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The nutritional needs of diabetic pregnancies are different from normal pregnancies. Differences in nutritional recommendations can also be seen between pregnant women who are using and who are not using insulin therapy. In this literature review, recommendations for different meal proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the diets of pregnant women with diabetes mellitus are listed. Different meal plans were also addressed in this group of patients. The role of exercise in the management of diabetes in pregnancy is undeniable and different approaches found in the literature are presented.
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Chen Y, Qiu C, Chen J, Li L, Xu J, Sheng Z. Effect of the internet combined with exercise-based individualized nursing intervention in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2021; 13:125. [PMID: 34717730 PMCID: PMC8557529 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-021-00738-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most frequent medical complication of pregnancy. This condition is manifested by glucose intolerance resulting in hyperglycemia of variable severity during pregnancy. One of the most important clinical tools for efficiently regulating maternal blood glucose is strictly monitoring blood glucose levels. However, due to a lack of appropriate intervention tools, managing the occurrence of GDM is still unfeasible. This study aimed to determine clinical efficacy of the internet combined with exercise-based individualized nursing intervention in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS In total, 139 patients with GDM were divided into two groups, with 79 patients in the observation group (internet combined with exercise-based individualized nursing intervention) and 60 patients in the control group (routine nursing intervention only). The two groups were given specified nursing intervention for 8 weeks and then compared for changes in their blood glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure, insulin resistance (IR), and rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, the psychological state was analyzed, and their nursing satisfaction with the care from nurses that they received was investigated before and after the nursing intervention. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the following indices of the observation group were lowered: blood glucose-related indices (FBG and 2 h PG), blood lipids and blood pressure associated indices (TG, TC, and HbA1c, DBP, SBP, and MAP), and IR-related indices (FINS, 2 h INS, and HOMA -IR) (all P < 0.05). The observation group also showed a lower rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes than the control group (7.59% vs. 20.00%; P < 0.05). In addition, SAS and SDS scores of the observation group were both lower than the control group (P < 0.05). Accordingly, the nursing satisfaction score also displayed that the observation group (93.67%) had a higher satisfaction outcome than the control group (76.67%; P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Internet combined with exercise-based individualized nursing intervention in GDM patients can effectively improve their blood glucose, IR, and psychological status, thus significantly improving their pregnancy outcomes and mental condition.
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- Yaer Chen
- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, No. 247, Renmin Road, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China.
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Kim HJ, Cho E, Shin G. Experiences of Changes in Eating Habits and Eating Behaviors of Women First Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:8774. [PMID: 34444523 PMCID: PMC8394878 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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As gestational diabetes, which is increasing steadily around the world, can cause complications in the mother and fetus, it is essential to change eating habits and eating behavior to prevent this. According to the 2020 American Diabetes Association recommendations, the food plan should be designed for the adequate calorie intake to achieve glycemic goals and consequently promote maternal and fetal health. Thus, the following study has used the qualitative theme analysis method to assess what it means for 28 South Korean women, who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes for the first time, to change their eating habits and behaviors. As a result, themes were derived related to reflection on daily life, formation of new relationships in the same group, efforts that must be made, rediscovery of couples, and lifestyles reborn as new roles. Based on the results of the study, it is shown that the study participants recovered the peace in their mental state after the crisis of gestational diabetes to pursue relaxation and ultimately higher quality of life by following the plan to fulfill healthy achievements, such as changing their eating habits and behaviors. Therefore, future research and support measures to help the healthy behaviors should be sought by comprehensively exploring the effects of women's experiences in changing their eating habits and behaviors.
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- Hye-Jin Kim
- Department of Nursing, Changwon Moonsung University, 91 Chunghonro, Seongsan-gu, Changwon 51410, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Dongjak-gu, Heukseok-ro, Seoul 06974, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Dongjak-gu, Heukseok-ro, Seoul 06974, Korea;
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Poblete JA, Olmos P. Obesity and Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Care and Clinical Practice. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2021; 19:154-164. [PMID: 32598260 DOI: 10.2174/1570161118666200628142353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Obesity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) are the most frequent pathologies affecting mothers and offspring during pregnancy. Both conditions have shown a sustained increase in their prevalence in recent years, and they worsen the outcome of pregnancy and the long-term health of mothers. Obesity increases the risk of GDM and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy and elevates the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in later life. Offspring of obese mothers have an increased risk of obstetric morbidity and mortality and, consistent with the developmental origins of health and disease, a long term risk of childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction. On the other hand, GDM also increases the risk of pre-eclampsia, caesarean section, and up to 50% of women will develop type 2 diabetes later in life. From a fetal point of view, it increases the risk of macrosomia, large-for-gestational-age fetuses, shoulder dystocia and birth trauma. The insulin resistance and inflammatory mediators released by a hypoxic trophoblast are mainly responsible for the poor pregnancy outcome in obese or GDM patients. The adequate management of both pathologies includes modifications in the diet and physical activity. Drug therapy should be considered when medical nutrition therapy and moderate physical activity fail to achieve treatment goals. The antenatal prediction of macrosomia is a challenge for physicians. The timing and the route of delivery should consider adequate metabolic control, gestational age, and optimal conditions for a vaginal birth. The best management of these pathologies includes pre-conception planning to reduce the risks during pregnancy and improve the quality of life of these patients.
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- José Andrés Poblete
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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Kapur K, Kapur A, Hod M. Nutrition Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. ANNALS OF NUTRITION & METABOLISM 2021; 76:1-13. [PMID: 33524988 DOI: 10.1159/000509900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is the bedrock for the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Several different types of dietary approaches are used globally, and there is no consensus among the various professional groups as to what constitutes an ideal approach. The conventional approach of limiting carbohydrates at the cost of increasing energy from the fat source may not be most optimal. Instead, allowing higher levels of complex, low-to-medium glycaemic index carbohydrates and adequate fibre through higher consumption of vegetables and fruits seems more beneficial. No particular diet or dietary protocol is superior to another as shown in several comparative studies. However, in each of these studies, one thing was common - the intervention arm included more intensive diet counselling and more frequent visits to the dieticians. For MNT to work, it is imperative that diet advice and nutrition counselling is provided by a dietician, which is easy to understand and use and includes healthy food options, cooking methods, and practical guidance that empower and motivate to make changes towards a healthy eating pattern. Various simple tools to achieve these objectives are available, and in the absence of qualified dieticians, they can be used to train other health care professionals to provide nutrition counselling to women with GDM. Given the impact of GDM on the future health of the mother and offspring, dietary and lifestyle behaviour changes during pregnancy in women with GDM are not only relevant for immediate pregnancy outcomes, but continued adherence is also important for future health.
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- World Diabetes Foundation, FIGO Pregnancy and NCD Committee, Bagsvaerd, Denmark
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- Clalit Health Services and Mor Women's Health Center, FIGO Pregnancy and NCD Committee, Tel Aviv, Israel,
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Meloncelli N, Wilkinson SA, de Jersey S. Searching for Utopia, the Challenge of Standardized Medical Nutrition Therapy Prescription in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Critical Review. Semin Reprod Med 2021; 38:389-397. [PMID: 33429445 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy disorder and the incidence is increasing worldwide. GDM is associated with adverse maternal outcomes which may be reduced with proper management. Lifestyle modification in the form of medical nutrition therapy and physical activity, as well as self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, is the cornerstone of GDM management. Inevitably, the search for the "ultimate" diet prescription has been ongoing. Identifying the amount and type of carbohydrate to maintain blood glucose levels below targets while balancing the nutritional requirements of pregnancy and achieving gestational weight gain within recommendations is challenging. Recent developments in the area of the gut microbiota and its impact on glycemic response add another layer of complexity to the success of medical nutrition therapy. This review critically explores the challenges to dietary prescription for GDM and why utopia may never be found.
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- Nina Meloncelli
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya, Australia.,Centre for Clinical Research and Perinatal Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movements and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia.,Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Clinical Research and Perinatal Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Dyson P. Mediterranean diets and diabetes. PRACTICAL DIABETES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pdi.2318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Pamela Dyson
- OCDEM Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK2NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Oxford UK
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Ali AM, Kunugi H. Intermittent Fasting, Dietary Modifications, and Exercise for the Control of Gestational Diabetes and Maternal Mood Dysregulation: A Review and a Case Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E9379. [PMID: 33333828 PMCID: PMC7765295 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17249379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy-related condition afflicting 5-36% of pregnancies. It is associated with many morbid maternal and fetal outcomes. Mood dysregulations (MDs, e.g., depression, distress, and anxiety) are common among women with GDM, and they exacerbate its prognosis and hinder its treatment. Hence, in addition to early detection and proper management of GDM, treating the associated MDs is crucial. Maternal hyperglycemia and MDs result from a complex network of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. This review briefly explores mechanisms that underlie GDM and prenatal MDs. It also describes the effect of exercise, dietary modification, and intermittent fasting (IF) on metabolic and affective dysfunctions exemplified by a case report. In this patient, interventions such as IF considerably reduced maternal body weight, plasma glucose, and psychological distress without any adverse effects. Thus, IF is one measure that can control GDM and maternal MDs; however, more investigations are warranted.
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- Amira Mohammed Ali
- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo 187-0031, Japan;
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21527, Egypt
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo 187-0031, Japan;
- Department of Psychiatry, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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Parrettini S, Caroli A, Torlone E. Nutrition and Metabolic Adaptations in Physiological and Complicated Pregnancy: Focus on Obesity and Gestational Diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:611929. [PMID: 33424775 PMCID: PMC7793966 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.611929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pregnancy offers a window of opportunity to program the future health of both mothers and offspring. During gestation, women experience a series of physical and metabolic modifications and adaptations, which aim to protect the fetus development and are closely related to both pre-gestational nutritional status and gestational weight gain. Moreover, pre-gestational obesity represents a challenge of treatment, and nowadays there are new evidence as regard its management, especially the adequate weight gain. Recent evidence has highlighted the determinant role of nutritional status and maternal diet on both pregnancy outcomes and long-term risk of chronic diseases, through a transgenerational flow, conceptualized by the Development Origin of Health and Diseases (Dohad) theory. In this review we will analyse the physiological and endocrine adaptation in pregnancy, and the metabolic complications, thus the focal points for nutritional and therapeutic strategies that we must early implement, virtually before conception, to safeguard the health of both mother and progeny. We will summarize the current nutritional recommendations and the use of nutraceuticals in pregnancy, with a focus on the management of pregnancy complicated by obesity and hyperglycemia, assessing the most recent evidence about the effects of ante-natal nutrition on the long-term, on either maternal health or metabolic risk of the offspring.
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- Sara Parrettini
- S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Perugia, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Perugia, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Perugia, Italy
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Parrettini S, Ranucci L, Caroli A, Bini V, Calafiore R, Torlone E. Gestational diabetes: A link between OGTT, maternal-fetal outcomes and maternal glucose tolerance after childbirth. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2020; 30:2389-2397. [PMID: 33239164 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The relationship among distribution of pathological values at the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), metabolic risk factors and pregnancy outcomes in women with Gestational Diabetes (GDM), has not been clearly identified. We retrospectively compared metabolic and therapeutic parameters, maternal-fetal outcomes and post-partum OGTTs, with respect to the number and distribution of altered values of diagnostic OGTT in pregnancy. Secondly, we assessed whether insulin therapy predictive factors were identifiable. METHODS AND RESULTS This analysis included 602 pregnant women with GDM, followed in Diabetes and Pregnancy Unit of Perugia Hospital from diagnosis to childbirth. All women were diagnosed diabetic upon 75g OGTT, according IADPSG criteria. Women were divided into 3 groups, respect to distribution of diagnostic blood glucose (BG) values at OGTT: Group 1: only fasting BG (OGTT0h); Group 2: 1 and/or 2h (OGTT1-2h); Group 3: both fasting and 1 h and/or 2h (OGTT0+1-2h) BG. Pregnant women with fasting hyperglycemia at OGTT (Groups 1 and 3) had similar metabolic characteristics (weight, prevalence of obesity, gestational weight gain, HbA1c), a greater need for insulin therapy, and a higher risk of impaired glucose tolerance persistence after childbirth, as compared to Group 2. No significant differences were observed in terms of maternal and neonatal outcomes (p > 0.05), except for a greater prevalence of caesarean sections in Group 3. CONCLUSION The metabolic characteristics of GDM women are mirrored by OGTT values at diagnosis, but are not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Intensive management and a tailored treatment of GDM improve maternal-neonatal outcomes, regardless of diagnostic values distribution and pre-gestational metabolic characteristics.
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- Sara Parrettini
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Perugia, Hospitals and Clinics, Piazzale Menghini 1, 06129, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Perugia, Hospitals and Clinics, Piazzale Menghini 1, 06129, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Perugia, Hospitals and Clinics, Piazzale Menghini 1, 06129, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Perugia, Hospitals and Clinics, Piazzale Menghini 1, 06129, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Perugia, Hospitals and Clinics, Piazzale Menghini 1, 06129, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Perugia, Hospitals and Clinics, Piazzale Menghini 1, 06129, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy.
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Watanabe M, Tuccinardi D, Ernesti I, Basciani S, Mariani S, Genco A, Manfrini S, Lubrano C, Gnessi L. Scientific evidence underlying contraindications to the ketogenic diet: An update. Obes Rev 2020; 21:e13053. [PMID: 32648647 PMCID: PMC7539910 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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First identified as a feasible treatment for intractable epilepsy, the ketogenic diet (KD) has recently gained popularity thanks to growing evidence on applications such as weight loss, most importantly, but also NAFLD, cancer, neurologic conditions and chronic pain. As with any treatment, whether pharmacologic or not, the KD might not be an appropriate intervention for every individual, and a number of contraindications have been proposed, now deeply rooted into clinical practice, excluding de facto many patients that could benefit from its use. However, many of these concerns were expressed due to the absence of clinical studies conducted on fragile populations, and an assessment of lately emerged evidence relative to KD safety is currently lacking and much needed. We herein provide a critical revision of the literature behind each safety alert, in order to guide through the treatment options in the case of subjects with an indication to the KD and a borderline safe situation. Based on available evidence, the possible use of this diet as a therapeutic intervention should be assessed on a patient-to-patient basis by adequately skilled medical doctors, keeping in mind current recommendations, but reading them through the knowledge of the current state of the art.
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- Mikiko Watanabe
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Impact of dietary counseling on the perception of diet in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabetol Int 2020; 12:151-160. [PMID: 33786270 DOI: 10.1007/s13340-020-00454-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Aims/introduction Medical nutrition therapy is the cornerstone of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) treatment. Patients with GDM should receive dietary counseling regarding diet and exercise. Materials and methods To study patients' perception level of diet and their level of understanding after dietary counseling, we analyzed 225 reports of dietary counseling of patients with GDM prepared by dieticians. We also assessed the patients' level of understanding after dietary counseling by asking questions regarding the counseling content. The answers to the questions were aggregated, and substantially similar answers were grouped and categorized. Results The dieticians' suggestions were well understood by the patients. Moreover, the patients also identified their previous incorrect eating habits, such as excessive carbohydrate restriction or inappropriate fruit intake. Although distributed frequent meals were recommended by the dieticians, few patients actually practiced this for various reasons. Some patients were apparently influenced by dietary information from the mass media. Conclusion Dietary counseling was regarded as helpful and acceptable to most patients with GDM in our hospital, and many suggestions were recognized as informative for modification of previous dietary habits. By providing the results of the questionnaire survey to the dieticians, they can improve the quality of their counseling, which is expected to result in better individual care of the patients.
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Mustad VA, Huynh DT, López-Pedrosa JM, Campoy C, Rueda R. The Role of Dietary Carbohydrates in Gestational Diabetes. Nutrients 2020; 12:E385. [PMID: 32024026 PMCID: PMC7071246 DOI: 10.3390/nu12020385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Gestational diabetes (GDM) is hyperglycemia that is recognized for the first time during pregnancy. GDM is associated with a wide range of short- and long-term adverse health consequences for both mother and offspring. It is a complex disease with a multifactorial etiology, with disturbances in glucose, lipid, inflammation and gut microbiota. Consequently, its management is complex, requiring patients to self-manage their diet, lifestyle and self-care behaviors in combination with use of insulin. In addition to nutritional recommendations for all pregnant women, special attention to dietary carbohydrate (CHO) amount and type on glucose levels is especially important in GDM. Dietary CHO are diverse, ranging from simple sugars to longer-chain oligo- and poly- saccharides which have diverse effects on blood glucose, microbial fermentation and bowel function. Studies have established that dietary CHO amount and type can impact maternal glucose and nutritional recommendations advise women with GDM to limit total intake or choose complex and low glycemic CHO. However, robust maternal and infant benefits are not consistently shown. Novel approaches which help women with GDM adhere to dietary recommendations such as diabetes-specific meal replacements (which provide a defined and complete nutritional composition with slowly-digested CHO) and continuous glucose monitors (which provide unlimited monitoring of maternal glycemic fluctuations) have shown benefits on both maternal and neonatal outcomes. Continued research is needed to understand and develop tools to facilitate patient adherence to treatment goals, individualize interventions and improve outcomes.
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- R&D Department, Abbott Nutrition, Singapore 138668, Singapore;
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- EURISTIKOS Excellence Centre for Paediatric Research, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
| | - Ricardo Rueda
- R&D Department, Abbott Nutrition, 18004 Granada, Spain;
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