Research Progress on Vitamin D and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus is one of the most common complications during pregnancy and an important factor affecting the health of mothers and babies. The level of vitamin D during pregnancy is related to glucose metabolism, which suggests that vitamin D may be involved in the occurrence and development of gestational diabetes mellitus. This review provides an overview of the correlation between vitamin D and gestational diabetes mellitus, as well as current status of vitamin D in the treatment and prevention for pregnant women in China. Vitamin D deficiency is common in pregnant women. The existing research on this topic is still controversial. High-quality randomized controlled trials with large samples are needed in the future to improve the explanation of clinical trials. The role of vitamin D in the treatment and prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus is worth anticipation.