Leg vs. Arm Exercise for Gestational Diabetes Management
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether exercising with your legs or arms helps manage blood sugar levels during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes. The goal is to see which type of exercise works better and how it affects your overall health and stress during pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and between 14–28 weeks along (in your second trimester)
- You have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes for the first time in this pregnancy
- You are between 18–35 years old
- You are carrying one baby only (not twins or multiples)
- Your blood pressure is controlled (below 140/90 mmHg) and your blood sugar is below 200 mg/dL
- Your obstetrician has cleared you to do moderate exercise safely during pregnancy
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