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Recent studies have suggested that cholestasis of pregnancy may be associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This scoping review aims to comprehensively investigate the nature and strength of the association between Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (IHCP) and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The review also seeks to identify common risk factors contributing to the association and explore potential adverse effects associated with the concurrent presence of IHCP and GDM. The findings will inform clinical practice and guide future research initiatives in understanding and managing these pregnancy-related conditions.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The scoping review followed the guidelines of Arksey, and O\u2019Malley established in 2005, as well as modifications made to them by Levac et al. in 2010. The PRISMA Scoping review guidance shall be followed in reporting this study. Eight different databases are proposed to search, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, the American Diabetes Association, and the Wiley Online Library. 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