Do probiotics effectively ameliorate glycemic control during gestational diabetes? A systematic review
Suelen Dallanora1,2, Yasmin Medeiros de Souza1, Rúbia Garcia Deon1
1Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões-URI, Frederico Westphalen, Brazil.
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
|June 20, 2018
Summary
Probiotic supplements during pregnancy may improve glycemic control and reduce inflammatory markers in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Further research is needed to confirm these benefits for GDM management.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Endocrinology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance during pregnancy.
- Identifying effective interventions for GDM is crucial for maternal and fetal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review studies on probiotic use during pregnancy.
- To analyze the effects of probiotics on gestational diabetes mellitus.
Main Methods:
- Searched medical literature for studies on GDM and probiotics (2012-2017).
- Included original English/Portuguese articles meeting specific search criteria.
- Seven studies with 60-373 pregnant women were included.
Main Results:
- Probiotics in pregnancy may enhance glycemic control in women with GDM.
- Supplementation may reduce VLDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and inflammatory markers.
- Effects were observed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- Probiotics show promise for improving glycemic control in GDM.
- Probiotics may help decrease inflammatory markers associated with GDM.
- More long-term studies are recommended to confirm these findings.
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