Blood test may predict insulin need in pregnancy diabetes
NCT ID NCT02159378
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 decisions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fructosamines (blood test)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which women with gestational diabetes will need insulin, allowing earlier treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Fructosamine is not a proven predictor, and results may not change practice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centre hospitalier départemental Vendée
La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France