Wearable tech could stop Post-Pregnancy diabetes in its tracks
NCT ID NCT05081037
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether giving women who had gestational diabetes a continuous glucose monitor and a FitBit can help them adopt healthier habits and prevent type 2 diabetes. Participants will wear the sensor for up to 14 days and use the tracker to monitor their activity. The study follows them for up to 4 years to see if these tools reduce diabetes risk and improve overall health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A wearable continuous glucose monitor and a FitBit exercise tracker
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point to a simple, wearable-based lifestyle program that helps women at high risk avoid developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial, and the devices only help with awareness—they don't directly change behavior. Success depends on whether the women stay motivated to alter their diet and activity long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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