Conclusions
Postmeal walking was less effective than the standard care physical
activity guidelines of thirty minutes continuous walking. More research
on the optimal duration and intensity of postmeal walks to improve
postprandial responses are needed. Strategies that mitigate sedentary
time in pregnancy are also warranted.
Finding: University of Wollongong Partnership Grant, National
Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia
CT rego: ACTRN12618001355268
Keywords: Gestational Diabetes, Glucose, Physical Activity,
Pregnancy, Walking
Abbreviations: CGM: Continuous Glucose Monitor; CONSORT:
Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials; CTL: Standard-care only:
GDM: Gestational Diabetes; iAUC: Incremental Area Under the Curve;
ISLHD: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; MAG: Mean Absolute
Glucose; MNT: Medical Nutrition Therapy; PMW: Postmeal Walking; SMBG:
Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose.