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actation duration and development of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome in postpartum women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus

Completed
Conditions
Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome
type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, postpartum, gestational diabetes
Registration Number
TCTR20200902003
Lead Sponsor
avamindradhiraj University Research Fund
Brief Summary

Maintaining breastfeeding reduced the risk of prediabetes and MetS, but not of T2DM, six months postpartum; these effects were significant only with EBF.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
198
Inclusion Criteria

1. Postpartum women who attend postpartum clinic at 6 weeks
2. Age of 18 years or more
3. Having a history of gestational diabetes mellitus
4. No contraindication for breastfeeding
5. Willing to participate the study

Exclusion Criteria

None

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Development of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome At 6 months Physical examination and blood test
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Development of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome At 6 weeks Physical examination and blood test
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