Prospective observational cohort study of women with gestational diabetes (GDM) based on the 'International Association of Pregnancy Study Groups' (IADPSG) criteria. The overall aim is to evaluate the knowledge regarding GDM of women with GDM and to evaluate the satisfaction of women with GDM about the education they receive (given in group or individually). Normal routine care is followed and evaluated.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Evaluation of education for GDM
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
Evaluation of the knowledge regarding GDM with a self-designed questionnaire
Time frame: over a 2-4 week period
Scale (0 to 3) with questionnaire on depression (CES-D )
Time frame: over a 2-4 week period
Evaluation of satisfaction with education and Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire
Time frame: over a 2-4 week period
Scale (1-4) with questionnaire on anxiety (six-item short form STAI)
Time frame: over a 2-4 week period
The prevalence of GDM based on the IADPSG criteria
Time frame: at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy
Composite endpoint of glycaemic control, weight, gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes
Time frame: over a period of 16 weeks
The frequency of insulin therapy for GDM
Time frame: over a period of 16 weeks
The time between the glucose challenge test and oral glucose tolerance test
Time frame: at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy
The frequency of an HbA1c ≥6.5%
Time frame: at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy
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