The Probiotic Role in the Control and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes has a high prevalence in the world and of course gestational diabetes (GDM) is also a commonproblem. The pathophysiology of this disease is carbohydrate intolerance and affects the course ofpregnancy. Probiotics are microorganisms that naturally exist in the intestines of people, theirconsumption may be effective in improving health. one of the main factors in the occurrence ofgestational diabetes is inflammatory factors and probiotics effect on the function and modulation of theimmune system. This study has reviewed the effect of probiotics in the articles and studies, althoughthe evidence for the role of probiotics as a treatment for GDM is limited, but it can be said that due totheir positive effect on blood glucose levels and reducing insulin resistance. They can be effective inthe treatment of gestational diabetes. Conducting more studies on different types of probiotics and inmore patients can clarify more dimensions of this issue

Keywords:

gestational diabetes , inflammatory , probiotics , Insulin resistance