Growth Hormone Resistance of Beta-cells in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
University of Missouri-Columbia
Summary
The purpose of the research study is to better understand how beta-cells (cells in the pancreas that make insulin and help regulate blood sugar) respond to growth hormone in people with a personal history of gestational diabetes (high blood sugar in pregnancy) at the University of Missouri. The aim of the study is to advance understanding of how growth hormone affects beta-cells and risk factors for developing gestational diabetes.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–45 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton, full term pregnancy within the past 5 years * Body mass index ≥18.5 kg/m2 and \<45.0 kg/m2 Group specific inclusion criteria: * Gestational Diabetes Group: History of gestational diabetes in the most recent pregnancy * Control Group: no history of gestational diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study, or breastfeeding * Current diagnosis or history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes * Use of medications that can impact the study outcomes (e.g., GLP-1 receptor agonists) * History of bariatric surgery * Known, uncontroll…
Location
- University of Missouri School of MedicineColumbia, Missouri