Postprandial Walks for Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of physical activity on glucose control in pregnant patients with pregestational Type 2 diabetes. The main question it seeks to answer is "will physical activity following a meal improve blood sugar control in pregnant women with Type 2 diabetes?" Researchers will compare the glucose control of two groups: one that walks for 20 minutes after each meal, and one that does not.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–50 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton gestation * Known diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes OR meets new diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes in the first trimester (up to 13 weeks and 6 days) * Age ≥18 and \<50 years * Gestational age \<32 weeks 0 days gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English as the primary language * Inability to participate in 20 minutes of walking at a time * Known or suspected fetal anomaly or aneuploidy * Prisoners * Management of diabetes outside of study location
Interventions
- BehavioralExercise
This intervention consists of instructions to walk for 20 minutes after each meal.
Location
- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, Virginia