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Diabetes Care November 2023 PMID 37643311

Randomization to a Provided Higher-Complex-Carbohydrate Versus Conventional Diet in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Results in Similar Newborn Adiposity.

Teri L Hernandez, Sarah S Farabi, Bailey K Fosdick, Nicole Hirsch, Emily Z Dunn, Kristy Rolloff, John P Corbett, Elizabeth Haugen, Tyson Marden, Janine Higgins, Jacob E Friedman, Linda A Barbour

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Several discussions highlight the unexpected nature of the results, such as one user questioning whether a significant carb difference could have no impact on newborn adiposity, reflecting curiosity and critical thinking. The tone shifts from neutral to mildly skeptical, with phrases like 'is it conceivable?' signaling intrigue but also uncertainty about the clinical implications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions are mixed; some posts acknowledge the findings as surprising or counterintuitive, indicating a neutral stance overall.

InterestModerate interest

The topics engage users on a specific medical study, showing moderate interest due to relevance to health and diet management.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference details like carbohydrate intake differences, maternal glycemia, and fetal adiposity, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the significance of the findings for clinical practice, but few express strong advocacy or urgent calls to action.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared two diets for women with gestational diabetes: a higher-complex carbohydrate, lower-fat diet (CHOICE) and a conventional lower-carb, higher-fat diet (LCCONV), finding that both diets resulted in similar newborn fat levels and blood glucose measures.
  • Despite differences in carbohydrate intake, maternal glucose control, weight gain, and infant outcomes such as birth weight and cord blood levels were comparable between the two groups.
  • Some differences in glucose patterns, like a slightly higher nocturnal glucose area and percentage of time above 120 mg/dL in the CHOICE group, did not translate into significant differences in overall newborn adiposity or other clinical outcomes.]
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Daniel J Drucker
@DanielJDrucker · X

Is it conceivable? A ∼100 g/day difference in carbohydrate intake did not result in between-group differences in NB%fat, cord C-peptide level, maternal 24-h glycemia, %TIR, or insulin resistance indices in diet-controlled GDM #diabetes https://t.co/X2HJmyCXOt @DiabetesCareADA https://t.co/kFCvNaV4eY

Aug 29, 2023 · 26 likes · 6 shares · 34,311 followers View post →
Dr.U@糖尿病メモ
@dr_ukio · X

【妊娠糖尿病に低糖質食 vs 高糖質食 (Diabetes Care)】 薬物非使用GDM46人(妊娠28-30週、BMI 32)、低糖質食(糖質40%、脂肪45%) vs 高糖質食(糖質60%、脂肪25%)を無作為割付。 出生体重、新生児体脂肪、臍帯血CPRは同等。妊娠中の日中TIRは高糖質食で高い。 https://t.co/vle0xjZ0Ta https://t.co/cEHYDoQogE

Sep 10, 2023 · 7 likes · 7,321 followers View post →
Fat Fighting
@FatFightingClub · X

ผลจากงานนี้มีประโยชน์ในแง่ที่อาจทำให้การกำหนดสัดส่วนของสารอาหารหลักนั้นทำได้หลากหลายมากขึ้น ทำให้สามารถปรับให้เข้ากับความชอบ และความแตกต่างในด้านอาหารการกินของแต่ละคนได้มากขึ้น ซึ่งก็อาจจะทำให้การคุมอาหารมีความสุขและทำได้ต่อเนื่องมากขึ้นนั่นเองนะครับ https://t.co/G0F0WUtEwi

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,024 followers View post →
Diabetes Care, a research journal of the ADA
@DiabetesCareADA · X

Randomization to a provided higher-complex carbohydrate vs. conventional diet in gestational diabetes results in similar newborn adiposity and maternal 24-hour glycemia. @ADA_Pubs Here➡️https://t.co/s5IT3P8XRY https://t.co/2z1woFsySP

Sep 28, 2023 · 3,166 followers View post →
Diabetes Care, a research journal of the ADA
@DiabetesCareADA · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Is it conceivable? A ∼100 g/day difference in carbohydrate intake did not result in between-group differences in NB%fat…

Sep 5, 2023 · 6 shares · 3,166 followers View post →
Adipose Papers
@adipose_papers · X

Randomization to a Provided Higher-Complex-Carbohydrate Versus Conventional Diet in Gestational Diabetes Results in Similar Maternal 24-Hour Glycemia and Newborn Adiposity https://t.co/QmOQbINV5Q https://t.co/atJKpxLqAm

Aug 29, 2023 · 2,448 followers View post →

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Diabetes Care, a research journal of the ADA
@DiabetesCareADA · X

Randomization to a provided higher-complex carbohydrate vs. conventional diet in gestational diabetes results in similar newborn adiposity and maternal 24-hour glycemia. @ADA_Pubs Here➡️https://t.co/s5IT3P8XRY https://t.co/2z1woFsySP

Sep 28, 2023 · 3,166 followers View post →
Dr.U@糖尿病メモ
@dr_ukio · X

【妊娠糖尿病に低糖質食 vs 高糖質食 (Diabetes Care)】 薬物非使用GDM46人(妊娠28-30週、BMI 32)、低糖質食(糖質40%、脂肪45%) vs 高糖質食(糖質60%、脂肪25%)を無作為割付。 出生体重、新生児体脂肪、臍帯血CPRは同等。妊娠中の日中TIRは高糖質食で高い。 https://t.co/vle0xjZ0Ta https://t.co/cEHYDoQogE

Sep 10, 2023 · 7 likes · 7,321 followers View post →
INNOVADIETA
@INNOVADIETA · X

Randomization to a Provided Higher-Complex-Carbohydrate Versus Conventional Diet in Gestational Diabetes Results in Similar Maternal 24-Hour Glycemia and Newborn Adiposity https://t.co/nbMeellmXq https://t.co/Tzhg7Wp1oz

Sep 9, 2023 · 1,367 followers View post →
Diabetes Care, a research journal of the ADA
@DiabetesCareADA · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Is it conceivable? A ∼100 g/day difference in carbohydrate intake did not result in between-group differences in NB%fat…

Sep 5, 2023 · 6 shares · 3,166 followers View post →
LetitFly
@9LetitFly · X

RT @FatFightingClub: ผลจากงานนี้มีประโยชน์ในแง่ที่อาจทำให้การกำหนดสัดส่วนของสารอาหารหลักนั้นทำได้หลากหลายมากขึ้น ทำให้สามารถปรับให้เข้ากับค…

Sep 5, 2023 · 1 share · 58 followers View post →
Fat Fighting
@FatFightingClub · X

ผลจากงานนี้มีประโยชน์ในแง่ที่อาจทำให้การกำหนดสัดส่วนของสารอาหารหลักนั้นทำได้หลากหลายมากขึ้น ทำให้สามารถปรับให้เข้ากับความชอบ และความแตกต่างในด้านอาหารการกินของแต่ละคนได้มากขึ้น ซึ่งก็อาจจะทำให้การคุมอาหารมีความสุขและทำได้ต่อเนื่องมากขึ้นนั่นเองนะครับ https://t.co/G0F0WUtEwi

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,024 followers View post →
Adipose Papers
@adipose_papers · X

Randomization to a Provided Higher-Complex-Carbohydrate Versus Conventional Diet in Gestational Diabetes Results in Similar Maternal 24-Hour Glycemia and Newborn Adiposity https://t.co/QmOQbINV5Q https://t.co/atJKpxLqAm

Aug 29, 2023 · 2,448 followers View post →
Jiajia Chen, PhD, PMP
@JiajiaChen15 · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Is it conceivable? A ∼100 g/day difference in carbohydrate intake did not result in between-group differences in NB%fat…

Aug 29, 2023 · 6 shares · 382 followers View post →
Diana
@PharmphoodTM · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Is it conceivable? A ∼100 g/day difference in carbohydrate intake did not result in between-group differences in NB%fat…

Aug 29, 2023 · 6 shares · 560 followers View post →
Christian Tams MS RD LDN
@ChristianTams · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Is it conceivable? A ∼100 g/day difference in carbohydrate intake did not result in between-group differences in NB%fat…

Aug 29, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,256 followers View post →
Daniel J Drucker
@DanielJDrucker · X

Is it conceivable? A ∼100 g/day difference in carbohydrate intake did not result in between-group differences in NB%fat, cord C-peptide level, maternal 24-h glycemia, %TIR, or insulin resistance indices in diet-controlled GDM #diabetes https://t.co/X2HJmyCXOt @DiabetesCareADA https://t.co/kFCvNaV4eY

Aug 29, 2023 · 26 likes · 6 shares · 34,311 followers View post →