Metformin vs glyburide for gestational diabetes
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two medicines, metformin and glyburide, to see which is better at controlling blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. If you need medication to manage your blood sugar during pregnancy, this trial might help guide treatment choices.
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Who can take part
- You have gestational diabetes and need medicine to control blood sugar.
- You are between 13 and 33 weeks pregnant.
- You do not have diabetes before pregnancy.
- Your kidney and liver function are normal.
- You are not allergic to metformin or glyburide.
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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