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Family-Based Intervention May Reduce T2DM Risk Factors in Women with GDM

Última actualización 9 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

Analyses of secondary and tertiary outcomes indicated significantly lower 2-hour insulin (−94.3 pmmol/L; 95% CI −167.9 to −20.6) levels in the intervention group.

This study evaluated a family-based health promotion intervention aimed at reducing T2DM risk factors among women with recent GDM. It found significant reductions in 2-hour insulin levels, triglycerides, and odds of elevated fasting plasma glucose.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated a family-based health promotion intervention aimed at reducing T2DM risk factors among women with recent GDM. It found significant reductions in 2-hour insulin levels, triglycerides, and odds of elevated fasting plasma glucose.

Clinical relevance

These findings highlight the potential of family-based interventions in managing diabetes risk factors among women with a history of gestational diabetes. By effectively lowering insulin and triglyceride levels, such programs may help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, which is crucial for improving long-term health outcomes in this population.

Keep in mind

The study's effectiveness remains unclear for some outcomes. Results may not be generalizable beyond the study population. Sample size and follow-up duration may limit the findings.

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Karoline KN, Inger KD, Dorte MJ, et al. Effectiveness of a Family-Based Health Promotion Intervention on T2DM Risk Factors Among Women with Recent GDM. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025;110(8):e2456-e2470. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgae856

Efectos Principales

The intervention did not significantly lower BMI (−0.44 kg/m²; 95% CI −0.98 to 0.11).

Quality of life (SF12 MCS) did not improve (0.06; 95% CI −2.15 to 2.27).

2-hour insulin levels significantly decreased (−94.3 pmmol/L; 95% CI −167.9 to −20.6).

Triglycerides significantly decreased (−0.18 mmol/L; 95% CI −0.30 to −0.05).

Odds of fasting plasma glucose ≥6.1 mmol/L were reduced (odds ratio 0.33; 95% CI 0.12 to 0.91).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Family-based health promotion intervention and BMI, Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration, Fasting blood sugar (FBS), and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Family-based health promotion intervention

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration
  • Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

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Tema de evidencia

Fasting Blood Glucose

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Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Family-based health promotion intervention → BMI

Family-based health promotion intervention → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration

Family-based health promotion intervention → Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration

Family-based health promotion intervention → Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Family-based health promotion intervention → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Family-based health promotion intervention → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Quality of life

Family-based health promotion intervention → Quality of life

Family-based health promotion intervention → Quality of life

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Triglycerides

Family-based health promotion intervention → Triglycerides

Family-based health promotion intervention → Triglycerides

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • The intervention significantly reduced 2-hour insulin levels by 94.3 pmmol/L.
  • Triglycerides decreased by 0.18 mmol/L in the intervention group.
  • Odds of elevated fasting plasma glucose were reduced by 67%.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
  • Individuals at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The intervention did not significantly impact BMI or quality of life.
  • Results may not apply to women outside the study's demographic.
  • Long-term effects of the intervention were not assessed.
between the lines

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  • The study's effectiveness remains unclear for some outcomes.
  • Results may not be generalizable beyond the study population.
  • Sample size and follow-up duration may limit the findings.

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This study contributes to evidence on Family-based health promotion intervention and Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration, Family-based health promotion intervention and Body Mass Index.

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Does Family-based health promotion intervention improve decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in ogtt associated with elevated plasma cmpf concentration?

Emerging Evidence

Family-based health promotion intervention appears to improve decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in ogtt associated with elevated plasma cmpf concentration.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Family-based health promotion intervention improve fasting blood sugar (FBS)?

Emerging Evidence

Family-based health promotion intervention appears to improve fasting blood sugar (FBS).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Family-based health promotion intervention improve triglycerides?

Emerging Evidence

Family-based health promotion intervention appears to improve triglycerides.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Triglycerides

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Family-based health promotion intervention affect BMI?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear effect of Family-based health promotion intervention on BMI.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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