Gut microbiota and gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review

Background Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one of the most prevalent complications of pregnancy and can cause adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. The maternal gut microbiota is involved in several metabolic functions, but it is not yet known its role in GDM physiopathology. This study aims to review the role of gut microbiota in pregnancies that evolved with GDM. Methods Systematic search of the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases was...