Medical Nutrition Therapy Program and Eating Behavior Questionnaires on Gestational Weight Gain

Medical Nutrition Therapy Program and Eating Behavior Questionnaires on Gestational Weight Gain in Mexican Women With Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) create complications during pregnancy, particularly in women with gestational weight gain (GWG) that falls over the recommended limit. On the other hand Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) has been shown to reduce some complications in women with T2DM and GDM. The aim of this project was to assess the association of MNT consultations and eating behavior with GWG in Mexican women with T2DM and GDM.

This cross-sectional study conducted at from 2013 to 2014. Fifty seven patients with T2DM or GDM were invited to participate. The dependent variable was GWG and the main independent variables were MNT and eating behaviors. Data were obtained from medical records or interviews. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess associations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women who had given birth and with known T2DM.
• Women who had given birth and with GDM diagnosed during pregnancy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women with multiple pregnancies.
• Women with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• Women with glucose intolerance.
• Women with chronic diseases.