Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
The effects of dietary and physical exercise interventions among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus on cardiometabolic risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Study context
- Population
- Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnancy, RCTs in high-income countries, outcomes at 12 ± 3 months after the intervention
- Participants
- 6,535 women17 studies
- Comparison
- Diet and/or physical activity interventions vs control
- Outcome
- Cardio-metabolic biomarkers
- Follow-up
- 12 ± 3 months after the intervention
Methodological detailsrandom effects meta-analyses, preregistered, Ten databases and two trial registries searched from inception until 16/03/2026
- Random effects meta-analyses
- Preregistered
- Ten databases and two trial registries searched from inception until 16/03/2026
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Intervention vs ControlDifference in weight, kg (95% CI)
I2 = 57.7%
−0.89(−1.74 to −0.03)
Intervention vs ControlDifference in waist circumference, cm (95% CI)
I2 = 0%
−0.79(−1.45 to −0.13)
Intervention vs ControlDifference in systolic blood pressure, mmHg (95% CI)
I2 = 72.1%
−1.60(−3.16 to −0.04)
Original publication
The effects of dietary and physical exercise interventions among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus on cardiometabolic risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 24 May 2026. doi:10.
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