GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS

This study compares two treatments for gestational diabetes: oral metformin pills and injectable insulin. Researchers want to see if metformin is as good as insulin at preventing problems for mothers and babies, like high birth weight or low blood sugar. About 1,500 pregnant wome…

This study tests whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps pregnant women with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar and improve outcomes for both mother and baby. Researchers will also examine how socioeconomic status, diet, and culture affect results. Th…

This study tests a new way of caring for new mothers and their babies together, called MOMI PODS. It focuses on moms who had heart or mental health problems during pregnancy. The goal is to see if this coordinated care model improves health and reduces risks like postpartum depre…

This study tests whether a lifestyle program delivered through a mobile app, combined with a continuous glucose monitor (Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2), can improve blood sugar control and reduce cardiometabolic risk in 120 pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Participa…

This study tests whether limiting eating to a 10-hour window each day can lower the chance of developing gestational diabetes in pregnant women at high risk. Researchers will compare this approach to usual eating habits over 3 months in 240 women. The goal is to see if this simpl…

This study follows 600 Indigenous families in Manitoba to understand how maternal health, genetics, and early-life environment contribute to obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or no diabetes are enrolled, and their …

This study looks at whether treating gestational diabetes early (before 24 weeks) is better than waiting until the standard 24-28 week screening. About 2,010 pregnant women with mild early high blood sugar will be randomly assigned to either start intensive treatment right away o…

This study follows 600 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see how depression and diabetes affect each other during pregnancy and after birth. Some participants will receive short health education videos about diet, exercise, and support. The goal is to understand the con…