Prevention of gestational diabetes in pregnant women with obesity: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial

Prevention of gestational diabetes in pregnant women with obesity: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Obesity in pregnancy increases the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and associated adverse outcomes. Despite metabolic differences, all pregnant women with obesity are considered to have the same risk of developing GDM. Improved risk stratification is required to enabl...

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Main Authors: Ola F. Quotah, Glen Nishku, Jessamine Hunt, Paul T. Seed, Carolyn Gill, Anna Brockbank, Omoyele Fafowora, Ilektra Vasiloudi, Opeoluwa Olusoga, Ellie Cheek, Jannelle Phillips, Katarzyna G. Nowak, Lucilla Poston, Sara L. White, Angela C. Flynn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Gestational diabetes
Maternal obesity
Lifestyle intervention
Metformin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01021-3

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