Insulin vs. pills: which is safer for gestational diabetes?
NCT ID NCT07582471
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared insulin injections and metformin pills in 60 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see which is safer and more effective. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either insulin or metformin, and researchers monitored blood sugar levels and newborn health. The goal is to find the best treatment to prevent complications for both mother and baby.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Insulin (Humulin R) and metformin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the safer and more effective medication for managing gestational diabetes, reducing risks for both mother and baby.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. Both treatments have known risks, and the study does not guarantee long-term benefits.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM) are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Shahida Islam Teaching Hospital
Lodhran, Punjab Province, Pakistan