An Update of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Overview

Journal J Diabetes Res

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2021 Nov 29

PMID 34840988

Citations 11

Authors

Flavia Cristina Vasile

Agnesa Preda

Adela Gabriela Stefan

Mihaela Ionela Vladu

Mircea-Catalin Fortofoiu

Diana Clenciu

Ioan Ovidiu Gheorghe

Maria Fortofoiu

Maria Mota

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Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious and frequent pregnancy complication that can lead to short and long-term risks for both mother and fetus. Different health organizations proposed different algorithms for the screening, diagnosis, and management of GDM. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), together with physical exercise and frequent self-monitoring, represents the milestone for GDM treatment in order to reduce maternal and fetal complications. The pregnant woman should benefit from her family support and make changes in their lifestyles, changes that, in the end, will be beneficial for the whole family. The aim of this manuscript is to review the literature about the Medical Nutrition Therapy in GDM and its crucial role in GDM management.

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