Personalized Nutrition and Metabolic Health in Gestational Diabetes
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition in Women".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 2538
Special Issue Editors
Interests: diabetes; obesity; gestational diabetes; diabetes in pregnancy; obesity in pregnancy
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: diabetes; obesity; gestational diabetes; diabetes in pregnancy; obesity in pregnancy; nutrition
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nutritional intervention is a cornerstone in managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), aiming to regulate blood sugar levels and promote healthy pregnancy outcomes. It focuses on individualized dietary plans tailored to the woman's specific needs, emphasizing balanced macronutrient distribution—particularly focusing on carbohydrate intake—and promoting overall healthy eating habits. However, there is still open debate in the literature regarding the optimal energy requirements, appropriate carbohydrate consumption, and recommended weight gain during pregnancy. The aim of this Special Issue is thus to focus on the points of debate and on the importance of a holistic approach, emphasizing the notion of ’chrononutrition’.
Prof. Dr. Annunziata Lapolla
Prof. Dr. Ester Vitacolonna
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gestational diabetes
- nutrition
- chrononutrition’ energy requirements
- carbohydrates
- protein
- lipids
- maternal outcome
- fetal outcome
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