Liver fat during pregnancy may signal future diabetes risk
NCT ID NCT04362540
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether fat in the liver, detected by ultrasound during pregnancy, can help predict blood sugar problems after delivery in women with gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 189 women for 6-12 weeks after birth, measuring insulin resistance and other markers. The goal is to identify those at higher risk early, so they can get closer monitoring and support to prevent type 2 diabetes.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify women with gestational diabetes who are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, allowing for earlier monitoring and lifestyle changes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small and short-term, so it cannot prove that liver fat causes diabetes or that any intervention works.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom