Effect of the Pregnant+ smartphone application in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised controlled trial in Norway.

Objective: To assess the effect of the Pregnant+ app on the 2-hour glucose level of the routine postpartum oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The Pregnant+ app was designed to provide information about GDM, and promote physical activity and a healthy diet.

Design: A multicentre, non-blinded randomised controlled trial.

Knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus at first consultation in a multi-ethnic pregnant population in the Oslo region, Norway - a cross-sectional study.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasing problem among pregnant women globally and is associated with short- and long-term consequences for both mother and newborn. The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge of GDM among a multi-ethnic pregnant population at first consultation for GDM in the Oslo region in Norway. We conducted a cross-sectional study using baseline data from a randomised controlled study performed at five diabetic outpatient clinics (DOC) in the Oslo region.

Smartphone application for women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: The promotion of a healthy diet, physical activity and measurement of blood glucose levels are essential components in the care for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Smartphones offer a new way to promote health behaviour. The main aim is to investigate if the use of the Pregnant+ app, in addition to standard care, results in better blood glucose levels compared with current standard care only, for women with GDM.