SynthesisPloS one2023
The effects of plant-based dietary patterns on the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Association Between Plant-Based Dietary Indices and Mediterranean Diet Score With the Odds of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Iranian Women: A Case-Control Study.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2026Article
- Association between a Periconception Healthy Plant-Based Diet and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes.The Journal of nutrition · 2026Article
- Plant-Based Diet and Pregnancy-Related Disorders: A Narrative Review.Current nutrition reports · 2026Review
- Association of plant-based diet with the risk of large-for-gestational-age birth in women with gestational diabetes mellitus.Nutrition & metabolism · 2026Article
- Health Effects of Plant-Based Diets in University Life: A Comprehensive Study on the Constipation, Sleep and Obesity.Iranian journal of public health · 2025Article
- Maternal and fetal outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: a narrative review of dietary interventions.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Review
- Pre-Pregnancy Provegetarian Food Pattern and the Risk of Developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra (SUN) Cohort Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Systematic Reviews on the Prevention of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Related to Maternal Obesity to Improve Evidence-Based Counselling.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe 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.
objectiveThis study aimed to estimate the effects of plant-based dietary patterns on the risk of developing GDM.
methodsThis 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 model was used to synthesize results of included studies. Then, subgroup analysis, meta-regression and sensitivity analysis were performed to assure the reliability and stability of the results.
resultsTen studies including 32,006 participants were identified. The results of this study showed that the better adherence to the plant-based dietary patterns was related to the lower risk of developing GDM (RR = 0.88[0.81 to 0.96], I2 = 14.8%). The slightly stronger association between plant-based diets and the risk of developing GDM was found when healthy plant-based dietary pattern index was included in pooled estimate (RR = 0.86[0.79 to 0.94], I2 = 8.3%), compared with that unhealthy one was included (RR = 0.90[0.82 to 0.98], I2 = 8.3%).
conclusionThe plant-based dietary patterns are associated with a lower risk of developing GDM. Furthermore, healthy plant-based dietary patterns are more recommended than unhealthy one. It is significant to help medical staff to guide pregnant women to choose reasonable diets.
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