We are delighted to have been part of this groundbreaking Diabetes UK-funded study into safety & benefits of a reduced calorie diet in late pregnancy in women with gestational diabetes.

The Dietary Intervention in Gestational Diabetes (DiGest) trial involved researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Leicester, and was led by Professor Claire Meek.

Unit researchers involved include:

• Dr Linda Oude Griep
• Dr Emanuella De Lucia Rolfe
• Stephen Sharp

The results, which will be presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference in Glasgow next week, lay the foundation for new clinical support that could help thousands of women with gestational diabetes avoid the challenges of insulin treatment and improve health for them and their babies.

• Read the full story on the Diabetes UK website
• Laura C. Kusinski et al. ‘Reduced-energy diet in women with gestational diabetes: the dietary intervention in gestational diabetes DiGest randomized clinical trial’ Nature Medicine (2024) DOI:10.1038/s41591-024-03356-1