GESTATIONAL DIABETES

This study tested whether a tablet app used by community health workers could improve the detection and management of anemia, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure in over 3,400 pregnant women in rural India. Women in the intervention group were screened at multiple point…

This study tested a special nutrition checklist and guide (M-FIGO) for pregnant women with gestational diabetes in Malaysia. 206 women took part, with half using the checklist plus standard care and the other half receiving standard care alone. The goal was to see if the tool hel…

This study tested a new, noninvasive breath test to see if it can identify pregnant women at risk for gestational diabetes. Twenty pregnant women took a special sugar drink, and their breath was analyzed instead of drawing blood. The goal was to see if the breath test works as we…

This study looked at whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a small sensor worn on the skin — is better than the usual blood test for diagnosing gestational diabetes in pregnant women. Over 1,600 women between 24 and 30 weeks of pregnancy took part. The goal was to se…

This study tested a special group prenatal care program called TLC for obese pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes. 305 women joined and received lifestyle coaching on diet and exercise. The goal was to see if this approach could lower the chance of developing diab…

This study tested a remote health coaching program for pregnant women with overweight or obesity. Over 500 women received phone coaching and used a web platform to track their health. The goal was to limit weight gain during pregnancy and prevent related problems like gestational…

This study tested a short pre-session program to help people at risk for type 2 diabetes attend more classes and lose more weight. It involved 483 adults from underserved backgrounds, including Hispanic and Black communities. The goal was to make the National Diabetes Prevention …

This study followed 255 women with gestational diabetes to see if a blood test during pregnancy could predict who will develop abnormal blood sugar after giving birth. Researchers measured three markers in the blood (CRP, MDA, and adiponectin) and checked glucose tolerance three …

This study followed over 2,000 pregnant women to measure their blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy. The goal was to see how glucose patterns relate to gestational diabetes and whether the baby is born larger than normal. Researchers used continuous glucose monitors and standa…

This study looked at 500 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It checked how many had abnormal blood sugar (like type 2 diabetes or prediabetes) 4 to 12 weeks after giving birth. The goal was to see if the timing of their gestational diabetes diagnosis (before or …

This study tested whether women with different types of gestational diabetes respond differently to meals with varying amounts of carbs, protein, and fat. Nineteen pregnant women with gestational diabetes wore a continuous glucose monitor and ate two different test meals. The goa…

This study looked at 200 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see if a blood test called fructosamine can predict who will need insulin. Gestational diabetes affects 2-6% of pregnancies and can cause serious problems if not treated. The goal was to find a simple way to gui…

This study followed 210 women who had gestational diabetes (GDM) and a similar group of women without it, about 8 years after pregnancy. Researchers measured blood sugar, insulin, and lifestyle factors to see who developed type 2 diabetes. The goal was to learn which risk factors…