Summary:
In pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a lifestyle intervention based on the medical Internet of Things (mIoT) significantly improved glucose and lipid metabolic parameters, reduced maternal weight gain, and decreased adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to standard lifestyle interventions alone, though it was associated with no reported side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), enrolled in a randomized controlled trial (n=225). |
| Intervention | Lifestyle intervention delivered via a self-management model supported by the medical Internet of Things (mIoT), including digital monitoring and data feedback. |
| Comparison | Standard lifestyle intervention for GDM without the use of mIoT technologies. |
| Outcome | The mIoT intervention group demonstrated significantly lower fasting blood glucose, improved glucose and lipid metabolism indices, reduced maternal weight gain, and lower rates of preeclampsia, preterm birth, neonatal hypoglycemia, and fetal macrosomia compared to the control group. |
Source: Wen, Jiying, et al. “Evaluation of a lifestyle intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus based on the medical internet of things: a randomized controlled trial.” Hypertension in Pregnancy, Dec 2025. Read article here.
