The Serum Vitamin D Levels Correlation with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: Recent research has examined the relationship between serum vitamin D levels during various pregnancy trimesters and gestational diabetes mellitus. In order to investigate the correlation between vitamin D levels and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) status throughout pregnancy, we carried out this study in a prospective observational cohort of well-characterized healthy pregnant women.

Objective: To investigate the correlation between vitamin D levels and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Materials and Methods: The study included pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus who were under 35 years old and visited the Gynaecology & Obstetrics outpatient department. A sociodemographic, anthropometric, and clinical, data was collected from all included subjects.

Results: It has been demonstrated, women with GDM have significant decreased levels of vitamin D and calcium when compared to normal pregnant women. The significant decreased levels of vitamin D negatively associated with gestational diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, these levels were significantly and negatively associated with BMI and dyslipidemia.

Conclusion: Maternal vitamin D insufficiency is linked to a higher incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in the early stages of pregnancy.