Relationship of Early Vitamin D Concentrations and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Indian Pregnant Women

Background: A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency exists in pregnant Indian women (~90%). Increasing evidence suggests a pivotal role for vitamin D in maintaining normal glucose homeostasis. We aimed to determine the association between maternal vitamin D concentrations in early pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on healthy pregnant women (n=392) attending...