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ArticleDiabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders2026

Implementation of a Gestational Diabetes Virtual Care Clinic: A Before-After Comparative Study.

Ciara Coveney, Shauna Callaghan, Eimear Rutter, Catherine Chambers, Joy Adekanmbi, Hannah Rooney, Ricardo Segurado, Mary F Higgins, Mensud Hatunic

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Ciara CoveneyThe National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Shauna CallaghanThe National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Eimear RutterThe National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Catherine ChambersThe National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Joy AdekanmbiUniversity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Hannah RooneyThe National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Ricardo SeguradoUniversity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Mary F HigginsThe National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Mensud HatunicThe National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland. mhatunic@mater.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9693-1226

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introductionGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is common diagnosis during pregnancy and has a substantial effect on maternal and fetal morbidity. Advancements in healthcare technology, such as Bluetooth-enabled glucometers, telemedicine, and virtual clinics, have emerged as efficient tools for GDM management.

methodsThis is a retrospective study of clinical outcomes in women with GDM across two time points (January-June 2019 and January-June 2021) following the introduction of a virtual care pathway in a tertiary referral maternity hospital. Demographic, GDM management and birth outcomes data were collected anonymously from electronic hospital records and analysed.

resultsA total of 583 patients were included, 2019 (n = 227) and 2021 (n = 356). We found higher rates of attendance at GDM education via the virtual platform (99.4% vs 95.6%, p < 0.01), faster access to GDM care and initiation of treatment (p < 0.001) in 2021.

conclusionOur study shows higher rates of attendance at our virtual GDM education pathway led to a faster initiation of pharmacological therapy.

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Advanced midwifery practiceGDM educationGestational diabetesPregnancy and diabetesTelemedicineVirtual GDM clinic

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