Can a special diet help moms with gestational diabetes and their babies?
NCT ID NCT03681054
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two guided diets for overweight pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes: one moderately low in carbohydrates and another high in plant-based protein with Nordic foods. Over 42 participants, researchers track blood sugar levels using continuous monitors and measure newborn body fat. The goal is to see which diet better controls glucose and improves infant body composition.
What this could mean
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Active substance
guided dietary patterns (carbohydrate-restricted diet and plant-based Nordic diet)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that specific dietary guidance helps manage blood sugar in gestational diabetes and may improve infant health outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, all of Caucasian background, so results may not apply broadly. Dietary adherence can vary, and the study does not test long-term effects.
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Locations
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Helsinki university central hospital
Helsinki, Finland