The effect of intermittent energy restriction (5:2 diet) on weight loss and risk of type 2 diabetes in women who have had gestational diabetes.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Type 2 diabetes; Gestational diabetes; overweight or obese; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Fetal medicine and complications of pregnancy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001476325
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of South Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-10-19
• Study Completion: 2019-11-22
• Last Update Posted: 29 March 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 121

Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 years or over
- Diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM) by a medical professional during a pregnancy
- BMI greater than or equal to 25kg/m2
- Not taking any diabetes medication including metformin

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosed with diabetes either prior to their GDM pregnancy or have developed diabetes since their GDM pregnancy.
- Pregnant or less than 12 weeks post partum
- Previous surgery for weight loss
- Participating in any other diets or clinical studies involving medical or lifestyle interventions
- Have been following the 5:2 diet in the last 3 months
- non-English speaking
-Current diagnosis of an eating disorder
- Any other significant illness or disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight loss measured on digital scales.[Baseline, 1,2,3, 6, 9 and 12 months (12 months primary timepoint)]