Active clinical trials for "Diabetes, Gestational"

The aim of this study is, to investigate the effect of oral intake of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (ATCC 53103), Lactobacillus crispatus Lbv88, Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lbv96, Lactobacillus jensenii Lbv116 Lactobacillus gasseri Lbv150 on outcomes of pregnancy and microbiota and their interrelation.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are often insulin resistant. During pregnancy, insulin sensitivity decreases. The investigators examine glucose metabolism during oral glucose tolerance test and the incidense of gestational diabetes mellitus in a prospective cohort of pregnant women with PCOS and controls.

Diabetes is more likely to occur during pregnancy. When present only in pregnancy it is called gestational diabetes, and it places both mom and baby at risk for complications. Glyburide is one of the currently used treatments for diabetes during pregnancy. This drug is a medication taken by mouth that decreases sugar levels in the blood. It is known to decrease the risk of complications linked to diabetes in pregnancy. Recent studies in pregnancy have described a difference in the way and how well the drug works compared to when used outside of pregnancy. Oral blood sugar lowering agents are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower blood sugar in non-pregnant subjects with diabetes. No oral (taken by mouth) blood-sugar lowering agents are FDA approved for use in pregnancy. Although Glyburide is not FDA approved for this use, it is the most commonly used oral blood sugar lowering agent in pregnancy. This research study will help us learn more about the variations in blood sugar levels in women with diabetes in pregnancy who are taking glyburide and how changes in the timing of when the glyburide is taken would affect blood glucose levels. The goals of this study are: To find the how glucose changes throughout the day in women with diabetes in pregnancy receiving glyburide To learn the effect of changing the time of taking glyburide on glucose levels To learn the effect of changing the time between glyburide doses on glucose levels To see if insulin is secreted the same throughout the day in response to a morning dose of glyburide.

The purpose of the STAR-MAMA intervention is to develop a patient-tailored telephone-base counseling intervention for young Latino women who are at high risk of diabetes. The intervention will focus at the end of pregnancy and the 9 months post-partum period to improve education and behavioral counseling on nutrition and other related health topics . The following hypotheses will be formally tested: Compared with controls at 9 months post-partum: Women in the STAR-Moms program will have improved self-reported behavioral outcomes for minutes of physical activity, lower fat diet, and breast-feeding duration (in weeks); Women in the STAR-Moms program will have improved diabetes prevention knowledge; Women in the STAR-Moms program will have increased diabetes-relevant screening rates. Women in the STAR-MAMA will have lost more weight than women in the control group.

Fasting and two hours postprandial blood sugar were done to all cases between 28 and 32 weeks and high blood sugar levels were found so Cases were controlled by both diet and insulin. The 200 pregnant women with Gestational diabetes mellitus were randomized using automated web based randomization system into 2 groups, Group1 received 1 gram L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C )per day from the time of diagnosis until the time of delivery in addition to routine treatment of diabetes (diet & insulin). Group2 received only the treatment of diabetes

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common complication in pregnancy. Both mother and offspring have a significantly increased future risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease as a consequence of GDM. Pathological insulin resistance and the pancreatic β-cell dysfunction may contribute to the development and adverse outcomes of GDM. Recently, fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19) and FGF21 have emerged as key endocrine regulators of glucose, lipid and energy metabolism. Both factors activate FGFRs in the context of co-receptor βKlotho(KLB) expression. After that, both proteins alter ERK phosphorylation and stimulate glucose uptake. Furthermore, these two factors ameliorate insulin resistance through various ways including up-regulating insulin mRNA, IRS-1, GLUT-1 expressions, down-regulating GH-IGF-1 levels in different tissues and blood circulation and also improving dyslipidemia. Our previous studies showed that several factors which involved in insulin resistance and FGF19/FGF21 signaling pathway had differential expression in placenta from GDM and normal glucose tolerance pregnancy. Those led us to hypothesize that FGF19/FGF21 signaling pathway could play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of insulin resistance state in GDM. In the present study, we will further investigate whether maternal and neonatal FGF19/FGF21 signaling pathway are altered and associated with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Thus we will evaluate the regulating action of FGF19/FGF21 on gestational insulin resistance. The aim of this study is to elucidate the role of FGF19/FGF21 in insulin resistance and metabolic disorder in GDM.

Specific Aim 1: To test the hypothesis that early GDM screening between 14-18 weeks in obese women (body mass index ≥30.0) will result in improved perinatal outcomes. Specific Aim 2: To test the hypothesis that a lower diagnostic threshold for GDM at 14-18 weeks will result in improved detection of GDM and reduce the need for third-trimester testing. Specific Aim 3: To test the hypothesis that 1,5-anhydroglucitol, a sensitive marker of hyperglycemia, can be used as a simple and sensitive serum test for GDM in the obese population.

The Study Investigators intend to study the adherence to and effect of a prescribed, monitored at-home exercise regimen in a pregnant population at risk for gestational diabetes, with a specific goal of understanding factors relating to adoption and performance of regular, sustained physical activity.

The aim of the project is to investigate the acute effect of exercise on blood glucose after glucose consumption. Thereby we wish to achieve knowledge that can improve prevention and treatment of gestational overweight and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This will prevent serious complications during pregnancy and birth, but also long term complications like type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for both the mother and the offspring. 15 pregnant participants will perform two Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests (OGTT). One is followed by physical activity and the other is followed by inactivity and will serve as control. Blood glucose will be monitored continuously during the study.

This study plans to learn more about how to increase postpartum weight loss and how to decrease risk factors for postpartum women at increased risk for diabetes and heart disease. The program is delivered using a mobile application (app) and a lifestyle coach. This mobile application is developed for women who are at higher risk for diabetes and heart disease. Women who have gestational diabetes, (diabetes during pregnancy, or GDM), gestational hypertension (high blood pressure), and/or preeclampsia (high blood pressure and protein in the urine), and/or small-for gestational-age, and/or preterm (early) delivery during their pregnancies have a higher risk for diabetes and heart disease. This mobile application was developed using the latest research studies and using the evidence-based Diabetes Prevention and Colorado Weigh programs. The goal of the program is to help women lose weight and participate in physical activity after delivery.