GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM)

This study tests whether natural cervical ripening methods can help pregnant women with diet-controlled gestational diabetes go into labor on their own, avoiding a medically induced labor. About 74 women will try these natural approaches starting at 37 weeks. The goal is to see i…

This study checks if a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the skin can accurately diagnose gestational diabetes in pregnant people. About 150 participants will wear the sensor and also take the standard glucose tolerance test. If the CGM works well, it could offer a more co…

This pilot study is testing whether eating fermented poi every day can improve the balance of good bacteria in the body and lower the risk of gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Fifty pregnant women between 10 and 24 weeks will eat one pound of poi daily for four weeks and rec…

This study looks at whether extra lifestyle coaching plus medically tailored meals can help prevent type 2 diabetes in women who had gestational diabetes. Nearly 1,000 pregnant or recently pregnant women from home visiting programs will take part. One group gets enhanced support …

This study aims to design better breastfeeding support for women who had gestational diabetes, with the goal of preventing type 2 diabetes later in life. Researchers will work with patients, healthcare providers, and hospital leaders to create a practical support plan. Only 10 pa…

This study looks at whether the order you eat your food—protein first, then carbs—can lower blood sugar spikes in women with gestational diabetes. Thirty-five pregnant women will eat two identical breakfasts in different orders and have their blood sugar, hormones, and hunger lev…

This study looks at whether women with gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) also have sarcopenia, a condition of muscle loss and weakness. Researchers will check 200 pregnant women for sarcopenia and follow their pregnancy outcomes and thinking abilities. The goal is …

This study looks at whether common blood sugar tests (like fasting glucose and HbA1c) can replace the sugary drink test for diagnosing gestational diabetes in pregnant women who have had bariatric surgery. Many of these women cannot tolerate the standard drink due to side effects…

This study looks at how a pregnant woman's metabolism—specifically insulin resistance and fat burning—relates to the health of the placenta and the risk of conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 50 pregnant women at high risk for these comp…

This study looks at how blood sugar levels change in pregnant women with gestational diabetes and how those changes relate to baby growth and birth outcomes. About 100 women will wear a continuous glucose monitor for 14 days to track their sugar patterns. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at how tiny particles released by the placenta, called extracellular vesicles, affect pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will collect samples from 360 pregnant and non-pregnant women to understand these particles' rol…

This study looks at two ways to improve screening for diabetes after pregnancy in women who had gestational diabetes. First, it tests whether sending reminders through WhatsApp helps more women come in for a glucose test. Second, it compares a newer way of reading the test result…

This study looks at how a mother's metabolism during pregnancy, especially if she has gestational diabetes, can affect the baby's genetic markers. Researchers will collect blood samples from both parents and use a special test to examine the baby's DNA floating in the mother's bl…

This study looks at whether women who had gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy have lasting changes in brain blood flow and blood vessel function. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure brain blood flow and a small skin test to check blood vessel health. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether inducing labor at 38 weeks of pregnancy is a good idea for people with gestational diabetes. It compares early induction to waiting for labor to start naturally. The goal is to see if a larger study is possible, not to find a cure. About 260 pregnant p…

This study follows 400 pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes to learn how the condition affects both mother and baby during pregnancy and after birth. Researchers will collect health data and samples from mothers and infants at several points, including after deliver…