Breastfeeding support may cut diabetes risk after pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07176793

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of California, Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to develop a better system to support breastfeeding for women who had gestational diabetes, with the goal of preventing type 2 diabetes later. Researchers will work with patients, healthcare providers, and hospital leaders to design a practical strategy. Only 10 participants are involved in this early planning phase.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: breastfeeding support strategy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a practical, low-cost way to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women who had gestational diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (10 participants) focused on designing a strategy, not testing it yet. The actual impact on diabetes prevention remains uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding gestational diabetes type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREASTFEEDING CONTINUATION BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT DIABETES TYPE 2 GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

UC Davis Medical Center
RECRUITING

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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