A prospective comparative study to evaluate the effect of Myo-inositol plus diet vs diet alone in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of Myo-inositol plus diet and diet alone in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods: A Randomized Prospective study was carried out in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus patients to evaluate the efficacy of Myoinositol+diet vs Diet alone in the department of Gynaecology, Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital, a 300 bedded multispecialty hospital from September 2018-April 2019.OGTT test was conducted to measure blood glucose levels. Results: Among the total number of patients (60), Myoinositol + diet is given in 50% and diet is given in 50% of the patients. Among 30 patients on diet, 19 patients couldn’t control rising blood glucose levels and were prescribed insulin for reduction of blood glucose levels. Among 30 patients on myoinositol+ diet, 4 patients couldn’t control 1 hr blood glucose levels and were prescribed insulin to control blood glucose levels. Conclusion: This study showed that Myoinositol + diet is effective than only diet with respect to decrease in blood glucose levels and safety among patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Therefore, we conclude that myoinositol + diet is safe and effective in reducing fasting and 2hr blood glucose levels.