Table 2.
Randomized controlled trials of lifestyle interventions after gestational diabetes mellitus
| Study reference | Setting & Study duration | Intervention targets | Modality | Impact on weight | Impact on DM biomarkers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Activity | Diet | |||||
| Ratner et al. 2008103 | US 3 y |
Y | Y | In person | Y | Y (T2DM) |
| Hu et al., 2012100 | China 1 y |
Y | Y | In person | Y | Y (insulin) |
| Shyam et al., 2013145 | Malaysia 6 mo |
N | Y | In person/text message/email | Y | N |
| Wein et al., 1999146 | Australia 1–5 y |
N | Y | Telephone/mailing | N/A | Y (T2DM) |
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| PILOT STUDIES | ||||||
| Reinhardt et al. 2012147 | US 6 mo |
Y | Y | Motivational interviewing/Telephone/mailing | Y | NA |
| Cheung et al., 2011148 | Australia 1 y |
Y | N | In person/telephone/mailing | N | NA |
| Ferrara et al., 201197 | US 1 year |
Y | Y | In person/telephone | N | NA |
| Kim et al., 2012149 | US 3 mo |
Y | N | Web | N | N |
| McIntyre et al., 2012150 | Australia 3 mo |
Y | N | In person/telephone | N | N |
Y=yes; N=no; N/A=non applicable; mo=months; y=years; T2DM= type 2 diabetes mellitus; US= United States. GI= Glycemic index