Diabetes Prevention Programming for Women with a History of Gestational Diabetes (Positive Outcomes for Women (POW)

Research study on Diabetes Prevention Programs for Women with Past Gestational Diabetes

Primary Investigator
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Tamara Hannon, MD

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
18 years - 99 years
Female
1 Location

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to offer women with a history of gestational diabetes access to diabetes prevention programming; their children 10 and older can participate.

THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY - Women will be recruited for this study in a variety of ways, including women participants in two existing IU research studies (1808964513 & 1011003392) will be recruited if they indicate it is ok to be contacted. We will recruit women who consented to be contacted for future research while participants in the prior studies. We will recruit women via telephone calls and recruitment letters in the mail.

Detailed description of study

There are two potential types of participants:

  1. Women and their children 10+ can consent to participate in the diabetes prevention programming offered through Dr. Hannon's center (called Encourage). Researchers will collect data at three time points, baseline, 4-6 months, and 12 months.
  2. Instead of participating in Encourage, women may participate in other diabetes prevention programming/weight management programming offered by other entities. Researchers will consent these women into the study to complete 3 data collection points, baseline, 4-6 months, and 12 months. Additionally, researchers will consent women to obtain data from their chosen program. For instance, if a woman chooses to do a Diabetes Prevention Program through the YMCA, researchers will ask women to self report their weekly attendance and weight.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes. T2D
  • Age: 18 years - 99 years
  • Gender: Female

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • History of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy
  • Age 18+

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ·Currently pregnant

This study investigates diabetes prevention programs for women who have had gestational diabetes, a condition where high blood sugar occurs during pregnancy. The study aims to provide access to these programs and involves the participation of their children aged 10 and above.

Participants will either join a program at Dr. Hannon's center called Encourage or choose other diabetes prevention or weight management programs. Researchers will collect data at three points: the start, 4-6 months, and 12 months. Participants may need to report their attendance and weight if they join external programs.

  • Who can participate: Women aged 18 and older with a history of gestational diabetes can participate. Those who are currently pregnant are not eligible.
  • Study details: Participants will join a diabetes prevention program. They may need to report attendance and weight if participating in programs outside Dr. Hannon's center.
  • Study timelines and visits: The study will last 12 months. The study requires 3 visits.
Updated on 06 Aug 2026. Study ID: 1812789354
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

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