Early diet coaching may cut gestational diabetes risk in at-risk moms
NCT ID NCT05299502
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether starting nutritional counseling early in pregnancy can improve blood sugar control in women at risk for gestational diabetes. 150 pregnant women will receive either standard care or one-on-one sessions with a dietitian, plus videos and phone support. The goal is to see if early healthy eating habits can prevent or reduce diabetes-related complications.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- nutritional counseling and motivational interviews with a registered dietitian
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that early dietary support helps prevent gestational diabetes in at-risk women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (150 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.
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CHU de Québec-Université Laval
Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G2, Canada
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