Metformin vs Glyburide for Gestational Diabetes
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two oral medications, metformin and glyburide, to see which works better for managing blood sugar in women with gestational diabetes that cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and over 18 years old.
- You are between 24 and 28 weeks pregnant.
- You have been newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes using a glucose tolerance test.
- Diet and lifestyle changes were not enough to control your blood sugar, so medication is needed.
- You do not have pre-existing diabetes or certain other health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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