Pre-pregnancy Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent the Recurrence of Gestational Diabetes in Overweight and Obese Women

Gestational Diabetes Prevention Program

The overall purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a pre-pregnancy lifestyle intervention to reduce the recurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus in multiethnic women with overweight or obesity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Prior diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
• BMI > 25 kg/m2
• Planning to have a baby in the next 1-3 years
• English or Spanish speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18 years
• Women with Type 2 or Type 1 diabetes
• Current pregnancy
• Relocating in the next 2 years
• Medications that affect weight/diabetes
• Serious current physical disease
• History of eating disorders
• History of bariatric surgery
• Current problems with drug abuse
• Current treatment of a serious psychological disorder