Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: DASH diet, 6 serving vegetables, 6 serving fruits, rich in fiber and whole grains, daily for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Standard diet, 4 serving vegeta
Sponsors
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women aged 18-40 years Diagnosed with GDM at 24-28 weeks' gestation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A previous glucose intolerance/GDM diagnosis Premature preterm rupture of membrane Placenta abruption Pre-eclampsia Requiring to commence insulin therapy during intervention Complete bed rest Hypothyroidism Urinary tract infection Smoking Kidney or liver diseases Taking estrogen therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Newborns' weight. Timepoint: The first 24 h after birth. Method of measurement: Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Newborn length. Timepoint: The first 24 h after birth. Method of measurement: Tape.;Newborn's head circumference. Timepoint: The first 24 h after birth. Method of measurement: Tape.;Polyhydramnios. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Sonography.;Apgar score. Timepoint: Delivery time. Method of measurement: Clinical observation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZatollah Asemi
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed