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Nutrition Counseling, Diet Quality, and Advanced Glycation End Products in Gestational Diabetes
Sponsor: Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University
Summary
This study will evaluate the relationship between structured nutrition counseling, diet quality, and advanced glycation end products in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and women with normal glucose tolerance. Participants will be assigned to either a structured nutrition counseling group or a standard care group according to glucose tolerance status. The counseling program will include education and follow-up on healthy eating during pregnancy, gestational diabetes management, portion control, food choices, meal planning, and cooking methods. Diet quality, dietary habits, biochemical parameters, advanced glycation end products, gestational weight gain, and fetal outcomes will be assessed during follow-up.
Official title: The Relationship Between Nutrition Counseling in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Diet Quality and Advanced Glycation End Products
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2026-08
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Structured Nutrition Counseling
A dietitian-led structured nutrition counseling, education, and follow-up program provided in addition to standard care. The program includes education on pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, adequate and balanced nutrition, appropriate gestational weight gain, portion control, low glycemic index food choices, reduction of highly processed foods, healthy cooking methods, carbohydrate intake, and meal planning. Follow-up will be conducted at least every two weeks by telephone, online, or face-to-face sessions. Dietary records and weight changes will be reviewed, and individualized feedback and motivational support will be provided.
Standard Care
Standard obstetric care or standard gestational diabetes management, when applicable, with routine dietitian consultation.