Gestational Diabetes, Glucose Intolerance
Conditions
Keywords
Women, Postpartum, GDM
Brief summary
The overall objective of this pilot project is to test in 50 women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), the effectiveness and feasibility of an 8 month intensive lifestyle intervention to reduce the rate of metabolic abnormalities within 1 year after delivery.
Detailed description
The objective is in comparison to a group of women not enrolled in the lifestyle intervention, 8 months of intensive lifestyle intervention aimed at promoting 7% weight loss through increased physical activity and dietary modification in women with a history of GDM will: 1. decrease body weight and 2. reduce the rate of metabolic abnormalities, 12 months after delivery
Interventions
A pedometer and written material on a healthy lifestyle.
Motivational meetings held once per week; Behavioral sessions weill be led by a trained interventionist.
Participants will speak to Trestletree personnel once a week via phone.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Women are required to be enrolled (provided written consent for participation) in the COPSS-GDM study and therefore have met the following inclusion criteria: * Postpartum Women ≥18 years to 45 years (inclusive) of age who experienced GDM during index pregnancy * English-speaking
Exclusion criteria
*
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of glucose intolerance | 8 Months | To examine the incidence of glucose abnormalities (impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes) and health outcomes (changes in body fat, waist circumference and blood lipids)in women with a history of gestational diabetes, 12 months postpartum. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weight loss | 8 months | Weight loss through increased physical activity and dietary modification will achieve similar results when delivered via face-to-face contact (DPP) or via telehealth |
Countries
United States