Gestational Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Conditions
Brief summary
During pregnancy nutrition demands change and the pregnant woman needs to adjust her food intake and take into consideration the corrected daily recommendations for micro and macro nutrients. Pregnant woman tend to suffer from hyperemesis and this affects their food choice. Amongst pregnant women with Diabetes the glucose balance is extremely important during pregnancy. Glucose balance is a result of correct nutrition and an exact amount of insulin. This delicate balance requires from the pregnant women an ability to perform correct carbohydrate count. Hyperglycemia has already been proven to affect the fetus and the neonatal outcomes. Hypoglycemia may also have a negative effect but the main danger is immediate harm to the mother and therefore to the fetus. For those reasons glucose balance is crucial and demands delicate synchronization of nutrition and insulin therapy.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Uri Elchalal
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age 18-45 * women who suffer from type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes * Do not suffer from any intestinal disease * Accept to sign a consent form
Exclusion criteria
* over age of 45 * under age of 18 * suffer from any intestinal disease * do not accept to sign a consent form
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post prandial blood glucose levels | The outcome will be measured at various time points during a 120 min OGTT: Fasting, 30, 60, 90 and 120 min | For every time point blood glucose will be analyzed for blood glucose and for Insulin and C-peptide for the control group |
Countries
Israel
Contacts
Primary ContactUriel Elchalal, MD
Outcome results
None listed