Weight change mediates the effect of lifestyle intervention on postpartum diabetes in women with prior gestational diabetes: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Key Points

• The aim is to examine how weight change mediates the effect of lifestyle intervention on postpartum diabetes risk in women with a history of gestational diabetes.
• Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
• Participants had a history of gestational diabetes
• Focus on lifestyle intervention and its impact on weight change
• Retrospective data analysis
• Weight change significantly mediated the relationship between lifestyle intervention and postpartum diabetes risk.
• Participants who lost weight were less likely to develop postpartum diabetes.
• Indicates effective lifestyle changes can support health post-pregnancy.