Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of a Low Glycemic Index Diet on Blood Sugar Control in Women With Gestational Hyperglycemia
Lead Sponsor:
University of Toronto
Conditions:
Gestational Diabetes
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to see if a low glycemic index diet will reduce blood sugar levels in pregnant women with high blood sugar levels.
Detailed Description
Women with gestational hyperglycemia, including women with gestational diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance of pregnancy, consuming a low glycemic index (GI) diet will experience better blood gluco...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- women with gestational hyperglycemia
- age between 18 and 45 inclusive
- willing and able to comply with protocol
Exclusion
- \<18 or \>45 years of age
- other chronic or acute illness which affects carbohydrate metabolism
- known multiple pregnancy
- \>34 weeks gestation
- language barrier (no translator available)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
47 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00314717
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
April 1 2007
Last Update
June 21 2011
Active Locations (1)
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1W8