Metformin vs Insulin in the Management of Gestational Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis

2013220 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Qing Liu · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Ling Feng · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Abstract

Metformin is comparable with insulin in glycemic control and neonatal outcomes. It might be more suitable for women with mild GDM. This meta-analysis also provides some significant benefits and risks of the use of metformin in GDM and help to inform further development of management guidelines.

Topics & Keywords

Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 8, Issue 5, pp. e64585-e64585

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064585

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 19.97