Nutritional Approach to Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

The definition of gestational diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy in women without a diagnosis of diabetes before pregnancy, with hyperglycemia detected during pregnancy and with blood glucose levels that meet the WHO standards for diabetes in the absence of pregnancy. The aim was to review scientific articles on the relationship between diet and glycemic control in pregnant women with diabetes mellitus. The results of the articles showed that women with GDM need to be monitored by a multi-professional team. It is important for pregnant women to undergo nutritional therapy even in the postpartum period in order to maintain their blood glucose levels.