Reducing weight and BMI following gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of digital and telemedicine interventions.

ABSTRACT: Women with past gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at risk of subsequent type 2 diabetes and adverse cardiovascular events. Digital and telemedicine interventions targeting weight loss and reductions in body mass index (BMI) may help reduce risk for women with GDM. The aim was to compare the effectiveness of digital or telemedicine intervention with usual care. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified in Embase, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO and the Cochrane Library. Included trials recruited women with prior GDM but without pre-existing diabetes, and tested a digital or telemedicine intervention with or without an in-person component. Data extraction was carried out independently by two authors. The search yielded 898 citations. Eighteen articles reporting 15 trials were inclu

SUBMITTER: Halligan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8054068 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature