Lifestyle program vs. metformin for mothers after gestational diabetes
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares a lifestyle program (diet and exercise) with the medication metformin to see which better helps mothers who recently had gestational diabetes improve their health. You may be eligible if you had a single baby, are between 8 weeks and 12 months postpartum, and have a BMI of 25 to 45.
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Who can take part
- You had gestational diabetes during your most recent pregnancy
- You are between 8 weeks and 12 months after giving birth to a single baby (not twins)
- Your current BMI is between 25 and 45
- You have a working cell phone and can use email or text messages for Zoom calls
- You are willing to be assigned to either a lifestyle program or metformin medication
- You do not have other serious health conditions (like diabetes, cancer, heart disease) or a baby with major medical problems
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