Prevention of type 2 diabetes in women with gestational diabetes in urban India – a feasibility study
Main institutions:
All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences
Other institutions:
The George Institute, India (GI India)
Faculty of Health Sciences, Flinders University (Australia)
The George Institute For International Health (GI Sydney)
Principal investigator:
Nikhil Tandon
Other investigators:
Dorairaj Prabhakaran
Anushka Patel
Prasuna Reddy
Rohina Joshi
Ankush Desai
Location of the project:
New Delhi, India
Amount allocated:
USD 64.890
Objectives:
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a strong risk factor for developing future “chronic” diabetes. GDM is common among Indian women. Limited information about lifestyle programs to prevent or delay diabetes in women with GDM is available from other countries, but their applicability in India is unknown. We will conduct and adapt such programs to be culturally-appropriate for the Indian context and test them in a small group of patients to determine their likely feasibility. Such information will allow us to refine the program and perform a larger study to conclusively determine its generalisability, effectiveness and sustainability in urban India.
Date:
April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2012
