Impact of a novel smartphone application for remote monitoring of gestational diabetes on glycaemic control and birth outcomes: a pilot observational study.

Abstract

The significance of increasing rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is confronting healthcare systems. The advent of telemedicine provides an opportunity to alleviate this pressure. We sought to evaluate the impact of a tailored smartphone app-assisted care pathway ('GDMapp') designed for personalised self-management for patients with newly diagnosed GDM. Women with GDM, commencing a trial of medical nutrition and lifestyle therapy, were approached for consideration for enrolment. Glycae