Systematic Review of Nutritional Guidelines for the Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Global Comparison.

ABSTRACT: Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects 7-9% of pregnancies worldwide and is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Nutritional therapy is a key component of GDM management. However, inconsistencies exist across international and national guidelines regarding macronutrient distribution, glycemic targets, and micronutrient supplementation. This systematic review aims to compare updated nutritional recommendations for GDM across major health organizations and identify areas of consensus, divergence, and evidence gaps. Methods: This systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251026194). A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar (concluding March 2025),

SUBMITTER: Sirico A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12300920 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature