Glossary
Gutmicrobiota: The microorganisms including bacteria, virus, eukaryotic, and archaea that reside along the digestive tract are called the gut microbiota.Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A type of diabetes mellitus that can occur when a woman is pregnant. In the second half of the pregnancy, the woman may have glucose (sugar) in the blood at a higher than normal level. However, when the pregnancy ends, the blood glucose levels return to normal in about 95 percent of all cases.
Eubiosis: A well-balanced, diverse and rich microflora in the gut. Gut microbiota eubiosis refers to a healthy gut.
Dysbiosis: A disturbance in the microbiota caused due to imbalance in the composition of the microorganisms.
Probiotics: Probiotics are live microorganisms that render health benefits to the host when administered in the right amounts. Probioic food sources include yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, probiotic curd, and many more. It is also available as supplements in different forms like capsules and drinks.
Microorganism: An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoa, algae, and fungi. Although viruses are not considered living organisms, they are sometimes classified as microorganisms.
Insulin resistance: The diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into muscle and other tissues.
Pre-eclampsia: An illness of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, swelling or edema, and proteinuria.
