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SYSTEMATIC REVIEW article

Front. Microbiol.
Sec. Microorganisms in Vertebrate Digestive Systems
Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1485560

A Scientometric Visualization Analysis of the Gut Microbiota and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Provisionally accepted
Zehao Su Zehao Su Lina Liu Lina Liu Jian Zhang Jian Zhang Jingjing Guo Jingjing Guo Guan Wang Guan Wang *Xiaoxi Zeng Xiaoxi Zeng *
  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

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    The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition that is widespread globally, is increasing. The relationship between the gut microbiota and GDM has been a subject of research for nearly two decades, yet there has been no bibliometric analysis of this correlation. This study aimed to use bibliometrics to explore the relationship between the gut microbiota and GDM, highlighting emerging trends and current research hotspots in this field.Results: A total of 394 papers were included in the analysis. China emerged as the preeminent nation in terms of the number of publications on the subject, with 128 papers (32.49%), whereas the United States had the most significant impact, with 4,874 citations. The University of Queensland emerged as the most prolific institution, contributing 18 publications. Marloes Dekker Nitert was the most active author with 16 publications, and Omry Koren garnered the most citations, totaling 154. The journal Nutrients published the most studies (28 publications, 7.11%), whereas PLoS One was the most commonly co-cited journal, with a total of 805 citations. With respect to keywords, research focuses can be divided into 4 clusters, namely, "the interrelationship between the gut microbiota and pregnancy, childbirth", "the relationship between adverse metabolic outcomes and GDM", "the gut microbiota composition and metabolic mechanisms" and "microbiota and ecological imbalance". Key areas of focus include the interactions between the gut microbiota and individuals with GDM, as well as the formation and inheritance of the gut microbiota. Increasing attention has been given to the impact of probiotic supplementation on metabolism and pregnancy outcomes in GDM patients. Moreover, ongoing research is exploring the potential of the gut microbiota as a biomarker for GDM. These topics represent both current and future directions in this field.This study provides a comprehensive knowledge map of the gut microbiota and GDM, highlights key research areas, and outlines potential future directions.

    Keywords: Gut Microbiota, gestational diabetes mellitus, bibliometric analysis, visualization, Co-occurrence analysis

    Received: 11 Sep 2024; Accepted: 08 Jan 2025.

    Copyright: © 2025 Su, Liu, Zhang, Guo, Wang and Zeng. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Guan Wang, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
    Xiaoxi Zeng, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

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