- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Vitamin D supplementation may improve musculoskeletal pain in pregnant women
Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026
Key finding
There was a statistically significant difference in serum vitamin D level (P=0.016)
This study investigated the impact of vitamin D supplementation on fasting blood glucose levels in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, finding no significant effect on glucose levels.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study investigated the impact of vitamin D supplementation on fasting blood glucose levels in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, finding no significant effect on glucose levels.
Clinical relevance
Understanding the effects of vitamin D supplementation in pregnant women with gestational diabetes is crucial for developing effective management strategies. Although vitamin D improved serum levels, the lack of impact on fasting blood glucose suggests that additional interventions may be necessary to manage this condition effectively.
Keep in mind
Limited sample size may affect generalizability Short duration of supplementation could limit long-term effects Potential unmeasured confounders not accounted for
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Zahra M, Sakineh M, Elnaz S, Shamsi A, Mojgan M. The effect of vitamin D supplementation on fasting blood glucose levels in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. BMC Endocrine Disorders. 2022;22:254. doi:10.1186/s12902-022-01159-4
Efectos Principales
No significant change in fasting blood glucose (P=0.850)
Significant increase in serum vitamin D levels (P=0.016)
Significant differences in knee pain (P=0.025) and ankle pain (P<0.001)
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This study contributes evidence to Vitamin D supplementation and Ankle pain, Blood glucose, Depression score, and 7 more.
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Primary intervention
Vitamin D supplementation
Primary outcomes
- Ankle pain
- Blood glucose
- Depression score
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- Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Insulin Resistance
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Study findings
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- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 67
- generally_consistent
Depression score
Vitamin D supplementation → Depression score
Vitamin D supplementation → Depression score
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Fasting insulin levels
Vitamin D supplementation → Fasting insulin levels
Vitamin D supplementation → Fasting insulin levels
- ImpactScore™
- 63
- Slightly Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 75
- consistent
Frequency of abortion
Vitamin D supplementation → Frequency of abortion
Vitamin D supplementation → Frequency of abortion
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Vitamin D supplementation → Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Vitamin D supplementation → Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Insulin resistance
Vitamin D supplementation → Insulin resistance
Vitamin D supplementation → Insulin resistance
- ImpactScore™
- 63
- Slightly Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Serum concentration of vitamin D
Vitamin D supplementation → Serum concentration of vitamin D
Vitamin D supplementation → Serum concentration of vitamin D
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- No change in fasting blood glucose levels (P=0.850)
- Significant increase in serum vitamin D levels (P=0.016)
- Significant reduction in knee and ankle pain
A quién se aplica
- Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes
- Women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study demographics
- The study did not assess long-term effects of vitamin D supplementation
- Findings should be interpreted with caution due to the lack of significant changes in key metabolic outcomes
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- Limited sample size may affect generalizability
- Short duration of supplementation could limit long-term effects
- Potential unmeasured confounders not accounted for
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- ImpactScore™
- 63
- Slightly Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 75
- consistent
- ImpactScore™
- 63
- Slightly Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
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Does Vitamin D supplementation improve serum concentration of vitamin d?
Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Serum concentration of vitamin D.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Serum concentration of vitamin D
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Vitamin D supplementation improve fasting insulin levels?
Vitamin D supplementation may improve Fasting insulin levels.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting insulin levels
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Vitamin D supplementation improve blood glucose?
Vitamin D supplementation may improve Blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Vitamin D supplementation improve insulin resistance?
Vitamin D supplementation may improve Insulin resistance.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Insulin resistance
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
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