The aim of this study was to analyze risk factors contributing to the development of gestational diabetes in a group of pregnant women. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to assess the prevalence and consequences of gestational diabetes for its early detection, prevention, and treatment. The obtained results indicate that overweight, obesity, previous gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure before pregnancy may be associated with the risk of developing gestational diabetes, although the average BMI values did not differ significantly between the groups. Early introduction of a vegetarian diet rich in dietary fiber to pregnant women helps reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and insulin resistance.

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