Exercise program to help lower gestational diabetes risk
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a strength and resistance exercise program during pregnancy can help reduce gestational diabetes in people who are overweight or obese. It may help by improving how your body handles sugar during pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with a single baby (not twins or more).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher.
- You do not have chronic high blood pressure (high blood pressure that existed before pregnancy).
- You do not have diabetes before pregnancy (type 1 or type 2).
- You do not have known heart or major blood vessel disease.
- You do not have a history of delivering a baby too early (preterm delivery).
Quick eligibility check
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