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Personalised care for women with diabetes in pregnancy
GDm-Health is a prescribed digital therapeutic for remote management of diabetes in pregnancy.
GDm-Health is born out of clinical need and is underpinned by a rich source of clinical evidence, gathered as a result of extensive clinical evaluations. Listed on the NHS Digital Apps Library.
The need for safe remote monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak is now increasing the need for healthcare professionals to advocate self-monitoring to reduce face-to-face consultations for pregnant and postnatal women whilst maintaining care for the woman and her baby.
Benefits
Invented in the NHS
Invented in the NHS for the NHS, as a direct response to a clinical need. Designed by clinicians to be faster than pen and paper.
NHS approved
Listed on NHS Digital Apps Library. NICE approval expected imminently.
Reduces clinic visits
Self-management, combined with remote monitoring, gives pregnant women greater control of their diabetes and reduces the number of clinic visits.
Increases accuracy & speed
Improves the efficiency of the workflow by streamlining the process of communication between midwives and patients.
Secure
De-identified and anonymised patient data is securely stored on the cloud as a completely isolated instance with HSCN connectivity and rigorous data security and privacy.
Supports governance
Electronic capture of data enables detailed auditing of care and outcomes while supporting clinical governance.
Classified as a Class I medical device that complies with the essential requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC and following amendments.
Log blood glucose
The GDm-Health system comprises a smartphone app which connects to a wireless blood glucose (BG) meter using Bluetooth or NFC (Near Field Communication).
A woman’s measurements, along with any text-based commentary she wishes to log for call back, is then transmitted directly to a clinical dashboard for the multi-disciplinary team to proactively manage.
Enables prioritisation of patients
GDm-Health enables clinicians to see at a glance, near real-time blood glucose readings and prioritise care to women most in need whilst maintaining at a glance oversight of all patient cohorts.
Facilitates team-based working
GDm-Health improves the efficiency of the workflow by streamlining the process of communication between midwives and women. Communication between healthcare professionals through the patient’s GDM tailored digital record enhances team-based care.
Media
Positive clinical trial results
A 203 patient RCT shows use of GDm-Health was associated with:
16%
...reduction in women transitioning to pharmacological treatment*
64%
...reduction in pre-term birth*
42%
...reduction in caesarean sections
*Results did not reach statistical significance. Mackillop L, et al. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018;6(3):e71
Satisfaction
Significantly higher patient satisfaction with care
(P=.049)
Compliance
Significantly better compliance with Blood Glucose monitoring
Increased from 61% to 80% (P=.001)
“Feedback from women using GDm-Health has been very positive. They like to know that their condition is being monitored, and appreciate the immediate feedback when their condition requires intervention from a clinician.
It is particularly beneficial to women whose first language is not English, or who struggle with literacy. Being able to use an app rather than a handwritten log book and emails suits the current pregnant population – the millennial, but is very easy for everyone to use.”
RACHEL CROWLEY, Former DIABETES SPECIALIST MIDWIFE, ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Impact
8,586
C-sections prevented1
3 March 2022
3,673
Pre-term births prevented1
3 March 2022
33,894
Clinic appts released2
3 March 2022
3,710
Neonatal IC cot days released
3 March 2022
1. Mackillop L, Hirst JE, Bartlett KJ, et al. Comparing the Efficacy of a Mobile Phone-Based Blood Glucose Management System With Standard Clinic Care in Women With Gestational Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2018;6(3):e71.
2. GDm-Health for people with gestational diabetes - Medtech innovation briefing [MIB131] Published date: 13 November 2017 https://www.nice.org.uk/advice/mib131
A six month comparative study of GDm-Health at Royal Surrey Hospitals NHS Trust demonstrated transformative results, including:
21%
...reduction in mean time to intervention
47%
...reduction in the number of appointments with diabetes specialist doctors
100%
...of women using GDm-Health declared themselves happy with the care provided by the diabetes team
GDm-Health in the news
Publications
Comparing the Efficacy of a Mobile Phone-Based Blood Glucose Management System With Standard Clinic Care in Women With Gestational Diabetes
Randomized Controlled Trial
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Novel Way to Deliver Care to Women with GDM through the Use of Cloud Technology
Conference Poster
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