Could vitamin d and calcium help control gestational diabetes?
NCT ID NCT06896669
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial tested whether taking vitamin D and calcium supplements for six weeks could improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in 60 pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The study measured fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and lipid profiles to see if the supplements helped. Results may point to a simple dietary approach to support standard treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vitamin D3 and calcium
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help manage blood sugar and cholesterol in women with gestational diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Supplements alone are unlikely to replace standard medical care.
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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
Locations
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Riphah International University
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan