Effect of intensive nutrition training, education and support versus standard therapy in reducing the need for insulin therapy in gestational diabetes (INTENSE-GDM): a protocol for a randomised controlled single-centre trial in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses health risks due to hyperglycaemia, which can lead to clinical complications for mother and child. While dietary therapy serves as first-line treatment, approximately one-third of women with GDM require insulin to obtain glycaemic control. However, insulin therapy amplifies hospital care expenses and personal burdens. Intensive nutrition education, training and support may improve dietary intake leading to glycaemic control and reducing the need for insulin therapy. This study investigates the effectiveness of intensified dietary therapy versus standard dietary therapy in reducing the need for insulin and consequently lowering hospital care costs among women with GDM at high risk of requiring insulin therapy. Responses to the d

SUBMITTER: Ewers B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836865 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature