Effect of Fiber Supplementation on the Need for Medication With Gestational Diabetes
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Brief Summary
The hypotheses to be tested are 1) Fiber supplementation will decrease the need for medication in patients with gestational diabetes, and 2) Fiber supplementation will decrease adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in these patients. In this study, the investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial to limit bias in evaluating these hypotheses.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton gestation * Known or new diagnosis of gestational diabetes without reason for medication * Age \>=18 to \<=50 Exclusion Criteria: * \- Non-English as primary language. * Known or suspected fetal anomaly or aneuploidy. * Known lower bowel disorder * Known phenylketonuria * Prisoners. * Management of diabetes outside of Eastern Virginia Medical School Maternal Fetal Medicine.