Development and Testing of a Mobile Health Application for Management of Gestational Diabetes

We will use a user-centered design approach to develop a mobile app for GDM (GDM-DH) that matches the needs and technological sophistication of the target users. The goal of the app would be to assist patients in self management of GDM by improving their adherence to the recommended diet and physical activity regimens. The app will be used to collect information such as the carbohydrate consumption, the daily activity status and blood glucose and blood pressure measurements taken at home by the patients. The app will be set up in the phone of the participants and their data will be collected. The participants will be able to assess the usability and feasibility of the app. The app will also help clinicians by generating easily digestible visual displays of patient data and behaviors, which can aid in their clinical decision-making and counseling.