Postpartum Physical Activity Intervention Among Women With Gestational Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Caroline A. Racke, Sarah A. Keim, Samrawit F. Yisahak, Briana J. Stith, Stephen F. Thung, Mark A. Klebanoff, Steven G. Gabbe, Mark B. Landon, Reena Oza-Frank, Center for Biobehavioral Health, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children, s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Center for Perinatal Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children, s Hospital, Ohio Department of Health

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on June 14, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
AimsThis parallel two-arm, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) tested the efficacy of wearing ankle weights during daily activities (e.g., childcare and housework) on body weight and composition changes, and glycemic, lipid, and inflammatory biomarkers in ...