Comparing two treatments for blood sugar control in gestational diabetes
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for gestational diabetes: metformin alone versus metformin combined with myo-inositol. It aims to find out if the combination helps manage blood sugar better during pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You are 22 to 32 weeks pregnant with one baby
- You were recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes (within 35 days)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 29
- You can check your own blood sugar levels at home
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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