On Friday 16 May at 14:00, Stine Riemann Smedegaard defends her PhD dissertation entitled "Pre-Meal Whey Protein – a Non-Pharmacological “Whey” for Women with Gestational Diabete".

Gestational diabetes is affecting a growing number of pregnant women worldwide and can lead to complications for both mother and child. Therefore, there is a need for new and accessible solutions to help regulate blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

A new PhD project from Health, Aarhus University, has investigated how a specific type of milk protein – whey protein – can be included in the diet and potentially help stabilize blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. The project examined the importance of timing of intake, dosage, and the body's metabolic state on the effect of whey protein, the short-term effects in laboratory settings and the longer-term use in everyday life.

The PhD project contributes important knowledge that may help improve treatment options for pregnant women with elevated blood sugar – and thereby promote the health of the next generation.

The summary is written by the PhD student.

The defence is public and takes place in auditorium C, Aarhus University Hospital. Please see the press release for more information. 

Contact

PhD student Stine Riemann Smedegaard
Mail: stinesmedegaard@clin.au.dk
Phone: +45 20714671

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