Comparison of the Outcome of Insulin Versus Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
In order to ascertain the relative safety and effectiveness of insulin and OHAs in the treatment of GDM, well-designed, prospective clinical trials are required. GDM is growing more common, and proper care is crucial to preventing complications. Although the evidence is conflicting, both therapy approaches might be beneficial. To maximize outcomes for both mother and child, evidence-based recommendations for pregnant women with GDM must close this knowledge gap. Comparing the effects of insulin and metformin in gestational diabetes mellitus is the rationale for this study. We can thus give our people a medication with less fetal adverse effects based on these findings. Based on this empirical data, we can then incorporate some useful suggestions into our standard practice guidelines for the use of the more effective medication of the two for gestational diabetes mellitus in order to lower perinatal mortality and fetal morbidity.
详细描述
A prevalent problem among pregnant women, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) typically manifests in the second and third trimesters. However, the reported frequency of GDM also varies globally due to variations in GDM diagnosis criteria. GDM raises the risk of harmful prenatal complications for both the mother and the fetus because of poorly managed blood glucose. Nonetheless, the application of more stringent criteria for the diagnosis of GDM (IADPSG criteria) is advised due to the recent advancements in our understanding of the condition, which will help with blood glucose control during pregnancy. Women are recommended to use diet and exercise to control their blood glucose levels after receiving a diagnosis of GDM. However, hypoglycemic medications like as insulin, metformin, glyburide, and in certain trials, acarbose, should be used for people who are unable to regulate their blood glucose.
When lifestyle changes are not successful, insulin has been the recommended treatment for GDM since it regulates blood glucose levels without passing through the placenta. The needs of each patient can be met by combining and matching formulations of short- and long-acting insulin. As treatments for GDM, oral hypoglycemic drugs such glyburide and metformin are becoming more and more well-liked. Metformin decreases the liver's production of glucose and increases insulin sensitivity, both of which result in lower blood glucose levels.6Gluburide encourages the pancreas to secrete more insulin. Despite being convenient and well-tolerated, there has been much debate and research over the safety and efficacy of oral administration during pregnancy.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Every woman with a cephalic presentation of singleton pregnancy (as determined by ultrasonography) with gestational diabetes mellitus.
- •A gestational age greater than 24 weeks (measured on LMP).
- •Age range: 18-
- •Parity 0-5
排除标准
- •Expectant mothers who already have chronic diabetes mellitus.
- •Women for whom oral hypoglycemics are contraindicated.
- •Underlying conditions such severe chronic hypertension, thyroid illness, chronic renal insufficiency, and hepatic disease that are known to impact fetal growth or medication clearance.
- •A history of insulin or metformin hypersensitivity
研究者
Dr Mudassar Saeed Pansota
Associate Professor
Shahida Islam Medical Complex