When to start diabetes medicine in pregnancy
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Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of starting diabetes medication during pregnancy for women with gestational diabetes. It will test whether starting medication earlier or later helps control blood sugar and leads to better outcomes for you and your baby.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one healthy baby (no known birth defects).
- You can read and understand English, Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic.
- You are willing to follow the study plan and give your consent.
- You are 18 years or older when the baby is due.
- You do not have diabetes already (type 1 or type 2) and you were not diagnosed with gestational diabetes early (before 24 weeks).
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