A Pilot Study Using Weightloss and Exercise to Prevent Recurring Gestational Diabetes in Obese Women
Gestational Diabetes
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Gestational Diabetes focused on measuring Recurring Gestational Diabetes, Prevention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- GDM in last pregnancy
- BMI 30-40
- Age 18-40
- 1-5 years since last pregnancy
- Non-smoking
- English or Spanish speaking
- Planning to have a baby but willing to use birth control during the 3 month weight loss program
Exclusion Criteria:
- 3 or more miscarriages
- History of infertility
- Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Any weight loss since last pregnancy (based on last pre-pregnancy weight)
- History of major psychiatric illness, drug abuse, or unsafe dieting practices
- History of bariatric surgery, major medical conditions that prohibit physical activity or dietary intervention (MD consent may be required)
Sites / Locations
- Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Intervention Group-English
Intervention Group-Spanish
Lifestyle education-English
Lifestyle education-Spanish
Intervention Group will be learning how to lose weight through healthy eating and moderate exercise. The goal is to get participants to lose 7% of body weight and increase physical activity to 2 1/2 hours per week. This group will be meeting one time per week for twelve weeks, and then one time per month until conception.
Intervention Group will be learning how to lose weight through healthy eating and moderate exercise. The goal is to get participants to lose 7% of body weight and increase physical activity to 2 1/2 hours per week. This group will be meeting one time per week for twelve weeks, and then one time per month until conception.
The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.
The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.