GESTATIONAL DIABETES

This study tested a nutrition checklist and educational module (M-FIGO) designed for Malaysian women with gestational diabetes. 206 pregnant women were randomly assigned to receive either the checklist plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal was to see if the tool hel…

This trial tested a program where community health workers used a tablet app to screen pregnant women in rural India for anemia, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Over 3,400 women took part. The goal was to see if this screening and referral system could lower anemia rates and i…

This pilot study tested a new, noninvasive breath test to see if it could identify pregnant women at risk for gestational diabetes. Twenty pregnant women provided breath samples after drinking a special sugar solution, and the results were compared to standard blood tests. The go…

This study compared continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to the standard glucose challenge test for screening gestational diabetes in over 1,600 pregnant women. The goal was to see if CGM leads to better health outcomes for mothers and babies, such as fewer large babies or birth i…

This study tested a phone-based health coaching program for pregnant women with a higher body mass index. The goal was to help them gain a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy and prevent problems like gestational diabetes and later obesity in both mothers and children. Over…

This study tested a group prenatal care program called TLC for obese women at high risk for gestational diabetes. Over 300 women joined small groups led by a healthcare provider and learned about nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits. The goal was to see if this approach could …

This study tested whether adding a special 'pre-session'—which includes education about diabetes risks, motivational interviewing, and help solving barriers—could encourage more people to attend a national diabetes prevention program. The trial involved 483 adults at risk for dia…

This study investigates whether laughter yoga can lower stress and improve quality of life for pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Participants will practice laughter yoga sessions that combine breathing exercises, clapping, and playful activities. The trial measu…

This study follows up on 370 mothers and their children who were part of a larger trial testing metformin for gestational diabetes. Researchers want to see if taking metformin during pregnancy reduces the risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart problems in mothers up to 10 years lat…

This study looked at 100 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see if they were taking the recommended amount of iodine. Iodine is important for both mother and baby, and health authorities suggest supplements during pregnancy. The goal was simply to find out if these women…

This study looked at whether women with different types of gestational diabetes respond differently to meals with varying amounts of carbs, protein, and fat. Nineteen women with gestational diabetes wore a continuous glucose monitor and ate two test meals. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a new way to help women with heart risks like high blood pressure or diabetes get better care after giving birth. Researchers interviewed new moms to understand what makes it hard to attend follow-up visits, then designed a coordinated care system. They tested i…

This study followed over 2,000 pregnant women to measure their blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy. The goal was to see how glucose patterns relate to gestational diabetes and whether the baby is born larger than normal. Researchers used continuous glucose monitors and standa…

This study looked at whether a 4-week resistance training program is doable for women who had pregnancy complications like preeclampsia or preterm birth. Seven new moms participated, and researchers measured how well they stuck with the exercises and how they felt about them. The…

This completed study followed 255 women with gestational diabetes to see if simple blood tests during pregnancy could predict who will develop type 2 diabetes after giving birth. Researchers measured three markers (CRP, MDA, and adiponectin) and checked glucose tolerance three mo…

This study looked at 210 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy, comparing them to similar women without it about 8 years later. Researchers measured blood sugar, insulin, weight, and lifestyle factors to understand who develops type 2 diabetes. The goal was to find …

This study looked at whether measuring fructosamine levels in the blood can help predict which women with gestational diabetes will need insulin. Researchers enrolled 200 pregnant women and measured their fructosamine levels. The goal was to see if this test could guide treatment…

This study looked at 500 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. They took a glucose test 4 to 12 weeks after giving birth to see how many had type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, or impaired fasting glucose. The goal was to compare women diagnosed with gesta…