Pill vs. shot: which works better for pregnancy diabetes?

NCT ID NCT01731431

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested whether the pill glyburide works as well as insulin shots for managing gestational diabetes in pregnant women. Over 900 women participated, and researchers looked at baby health issues like high birth weight, low blood sugar, and jaundice. The goal was to see if the pill could be a simpler alternative to daily insulin injections.

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Locations

  • Marie-Victoire Senat

    Paris, 94270, France

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