Randomized, Double-blind trial Aims: evaluation of the metabolic effect on patients affected by gestational diabetes of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant nutraceutical supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, anthocyanins and alpha-cyclodextrins for 12 weeks associated with appropriate nutritional coaching versus nutritional coaching and placebo.~All women receive a personalized diet by a nutrition expert educator and should monitor capillary blood glucose levels. Patients receive twice-weekly antenatal testing, including ultrasonography for fetal growth and well-being maternal weight body fat mass distribution evaluation using skinfold caliper, dietary counselling. Blood and urine samples are drawn from all patients at recruitment and at the last study visit.
Our trial aims to assess the effect of nutraceutical supplements (omega-3 fatty acids, anthocyanins and alpha-cyclodextrins) in patients affected by gestational diabetes.~Pregnant women with gestational diabetes at 24-28 weeks of gestation are enrolled in a double-blind trial and randomized to receive either nutraceutical supplements or a placebo for 12 weeks.