Prevedere la Disglicemia in Individui con Diabete Gestazionale Immediatamente Post-Parto Utilizzando il Monitoraggio Continuo del Glucosio

This study is looking for pregnant women aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. You might be eligible if your doctor diagnosed your gestational diabetes using standard guidelines, or if you had a slightly elevated HbA1c test result during pregnancy.

To be considered, you should also have had certain factors during your pregnancy, such as a high fasting blood sugar at diagnosis, needing insulin or metformin to manage your diabetes, or having a higher Body Mass Index (BMI). You must be planning to have your baby in a hospital and be happy to use the study device and complete some questionnaires after childbirth. You'll also need access to email to take part in the study.

You would not be able to participate if you already had type 1 or type 2 diabetes before or during your pregnancy. Other reasons for not being able to join include needing an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan within three weeks after your baby is born, having certain medical implants like a pacemaker, or taking medicines that could affect your blood sugar readings or interfere with the sensor's accuracy (like high-dose Vitamin C). You also need to be able to understand and speak either French or English.

If you decide to take part, you will be asked to wear a small sensor called a Freestyle Libre 2, typically for a few weeks, starting soon after your baby is born. This sensor will continuously measure your blood sugar levels. You'll also be asked to fill out some questionnaires through email. There are no specific visits beyond your delivery, but you'll need to be willing to use the device as instructed and answer questions about your health and experiences. The total duration of your active involvement will be in the weeks immediately following childbirth.