The effects of plant-based dietary patterns on the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The worldwide prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant health challenge. Plant-based dietary patterns are a series dietary habits that emphasized foods derived from plant sources more and from animal foods less. Now, no consensus exists on the effects of plant-based dietary patterns on the incident of GDM.

Objective

This study aimed to estimate the effects of plant-based dietary patterns on the risk of developing GDM.

Methods

This systematic review was conducted following the checklist of PRISMA. Six electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wangfang, and Chinese Scientific Journals Database were searched from inception to November 20, 2022. A fixed or random effect mode

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10550137 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature