The study is evaluating the effects of a standard diet to a low carbohydrate diet in obese women after having a baby. The purpose of the study is to determine if a low carbohydrate diet is associated with improvement in insulin sensitivity in postpartum women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
11
A 200 page informational document that connects with an online application will be provided to subjects.
A 12 week course taught be a certified instructor will teach subjects about a low carbohydrate document. Subjects will also be given a 200 page informational document that connects with an online application.
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas, United States
Change in insulin sensitivity as measured by homeostatic model assessment of insulin sensitivity.
Homeostatic model assessment for measurement of insulin sensitivity will be computed with fasting insulin and glucose levels (fasting for at least 8 hours) with the following calculation: (glucose x insulin/22.5). This calculation is measured in molar units (mmol/L).
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months
Change in insulin sensitivity as measured by homeostatic model assessment of insulin sensitivity.
Homeostatic model assessment for measurement of insulin sensitivity will be computed with fasting insulin and glucose levels (fasting for at least 8 hours) with the following calculation: (glucose x insulin/22.5). This calculation is measured in molar units (mmol/L).
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months
Change in weight measured in pounds.
The subject will be weighed at baseline and at 3 months.The weight will be calculated in pounds.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months
Change in weight measured in pounds.
The subject will be weighed at baseline and at 6 months. The weight will be calculated in pounds.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months
Development of diabetes postpartum as measured by 2 hour glucose tolerance test.
As part of routine postpartum care, women at risk for diabetes have a glucose tolerance test performed within 3 months postpartum.
Time frame: 3 months
Change in blood pressure as measured by blood pressure cuff in mmHg.
The subject will have blood pressure checked at baseline and at 3 months. Blood pressure will be calculated in mmHg.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months
Change in blood pressure as measured by blood pressure cuff in mmHg.
The subject will have blood pressure checked at baseline and at 6 months. Blood pressure will be calculated in mmHg.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months