Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Type 2 diabetes risk communication following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study
Authors' conclusion
Current deficiencies for communicating T2DM risk and providing avenues of support following a diagnosis of GDM leaves many women feeling under-supported. Improvements to current care are recommended to ameliorate this.
Study context
- Population
- Women previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
- Participants
- 10 participants
- Outcome
- Women's experiences of T2D risk communication and support following a diagnosis of GDM
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews, reflexive thematic analysis
- Semi-structured interviews
- Reflexive thematic analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- 3 themes and 4 sub-themes created
- Minimal T2D risk communication during GDM and postnatally was common; women forgot their increased risk and felt forgotten by the health service
- Lack of correspondence and support fostered a dearth of knowledge and misunderstandings about what T2D is, how it affects the body and the necessity of preventative actions
- Women suggested group education sessions, tangible and digital support resources, individualised information, and continuous and harmonious T2D risk communication from healthcare professionals and services
Original publication
Type 2 diabetes risk communication following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study. Diabet Med. Published 15 July 2025. doi:10.
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