Last updated September 9, 2026
Key finding
255 (78.7%) were contactable 6 weeks postpartum.
This feasibility study evaluated a home-based lifestyle modification intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus. The results showed unclear effectiveness in key health outcomes.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This feasibility study evaluated a home-based lifestyle modification intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus. The results showed unclear effectiveness in key health outcomes.
Gestational diabetes is a significant health concern that can affect both mothers and their babies. Effective interventions are needed to manage this condition. Although this study showed that a home-based approach is feasible and well-received, the lack of significant health improvements suggests that further research is necessary to identify effective strategies.
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to lack of significant health outcome improvements. The study had a notable loss to follow-up, which may affect the reliability of the results. The sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
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Romaina I, Sabahat N, Sana S, et al. Home-based lifestyle modification intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2024;10:92. doi:10.1186/s40814-024-01514-3
255 (78.7%) of participants were contactable 6 weeks postpartum.
180 (70.6%) were eligible and randomized to intervention and control groups.
Loss to follow-up was 22.7% in the intervention arm and 18.5% in the control arm.
Weight change and BMI change were not statistically significant.
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This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Body Mass Index (BMI) change, Experience with text message reminders, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 6 more.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body Mass Index (BMI) change
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body Mass Index (BMI) change
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Experience with text message reminders
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Experience with text message reminders
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → GDM screening rate
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → GDM screening rate
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Participant retention at 6 months
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Participant retention at 6 months
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Recruitment Rate
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Recruitment Rate
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Satisfaction with home-based counseling
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Satisfaction with home-based counseling
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Weight change
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Weight change
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This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Fasting Glucose.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.3 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.1 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve weight change.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve participant retention at 6 months.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Participant retention at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.2 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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