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In recent years, numerous studies have demonstrated its close association with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and diabetic complications. Serum folate levels are decreased in patients with T2DM, which is associated with increased urinary excretion and metformin-mediated inhibition of folate absorption. The onset of GDM is characterized by a folate dose-dependent imbalance characteristic, high folate combined with vitamin B12 deficiency significantly increases the risk of GDM. Maternal folate status can also modulate offspring insulin sensitivity through epigenetic modifications. The mechanisms by which folate regulates diabetes mainly include lowering homocysteine (Hcy) concentrations, suppressing oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, modulating OCM, and mediating DNA methylation modifications. Cumulative evidence-based data indicate that appropriate folic acid supplementation can improve insulin resistance, restore vascular endothelial function, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetic peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy, cognitive impairment, and other complications, and alleviate damage induced by high glucose. 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