Research Study

This pilot study will address two specific aims: (1) to assess the acceptability of telemedicine technology to conduct virtual office visits alternating with regular office- based prenatal visits for women with GDM from the viewpoint of women with GDM and their health care providers using qualitative research methods, and (2) to assess the feasibility of this telemedicine-based intervention (Virtual Office Visit) for women with GDM. This information was be used to support a larger proposal to obtain funding to conduct a clinical trial to test the proposed intervention after it is refined based on input from patients and health care providers.