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Lifestyle Interventions vs Gestational Diabetes

Investigators report that lifestyle interventions during pregnancy reduce gestational diabetes risk, with effects varying by diagnostic criteria and maternal education level.

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    Physical activity-based interventions ranked highest in reducing gestational diabetes.

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    The study analyzed 104 trials involving 35,993 pregnant women.

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    IPD analyses showed a 10% reduction in gestational diabetes risk.

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    Group delivery improves intervention effectiveness.

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    Educational inequalities impact intervention benefits.

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    Study limitations include incomplete IPD and trial diversity.

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    The research was supported by multiple health organizations.

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Lifestyle Interventions vs Gestational Diabetes

Investigators report that lifestyle interventions during pregnancy reduce gestational diabetes risk, with effects varying by diagnostic criteria and maternal education level.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • February 23, 2026

  • 4 min

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