A lifestyle intervention program for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus among South Asian women with gestational diabetes mellitus [ 2015 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Anushka Patel (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Catherine Lombard ,  Dr Dewan Alam ,  Prof Helena Teede ,  Prof Sophia Zoungas
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Brief description Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is common in South Asian women, and many develop lifelong type 2 diabetes (T2DM) soon after delivery. Lifestyle change helps prevent T2DM, but we do not know how to introduce a sustainable service that will change lifestyles of young, busy and often poor women. We will test a unique intervention embedded within local health systems in 1414 women with GDM from 24 hospitals in South Asia, hoping to show that this intervention will prevent T2DM.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,313,811.80

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes GACD - Prevention and treatment of Type 2 Diabetes