SFEE Diet Management for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy, posing risks to maternal and fetal health. Effective management of GDM is critical to improving outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the potential of the Self-Family-Environment Empowerment (SFEE) diet management intervention in empowering pregnant women with GDM to improve glycemic control, dietary adherence, and maternal outcomes. The study is conducted as a parallel-group controlled trial at the First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University. Participants are allocated to two groups: an intervention group receiving routine care combined with the SFEE program and a control group receiving routine care only. The SFEE intervention integrates self-management strategies, family empowerment, and community learning, designed to support adherence to dietary recommendations and enhance participants' understanding of GDM management. Primary outcomes include fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose, and HbA1c levels measured after a 3-month intervention. Secondary outcomes include dietary adherence (assessed via a validated scale), GDM knowledge (measured using a questionnaire), and perceived social support (measured using the Perceived Social Support Scale)