Dietary and lifestyle intervention in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)increases the risk of short and long term complications in the mother and fetus,such as birth complications,large fetuses,and type 2 diabetes in the mother and offspring.Lifestyle changes are key to managing GDM,so nutritional counseling should focus on the type,amount,and distribution of carbohydrates in the diet.In addition,exercise is beneficial for improving glucose metabolism and reducing insulin resistance,which helps to control blood sugar more smoothly.In this paper,the diet and lifestyle intervention methods of GDM were reviewed,in order to provide reference for clinical management and treatment of GDM.