The Use of Social Media Platform to Continuously Support Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Summary

To assess the efficacy of utilizing a social media platform for dietary and lifestyle management in improving acceptance and blood glucose control in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), compared to the control group under usual care. Specifically, i. To measure the participants' acceptability and satisfaction levels of receiving intervention through the social media platform. ii. To measure the feasibility of using the social media platform to provide GDM support through participants' engagement levels and feedback questionnaire. iii. To measure the efficacy of using the social media platform to manage emotional responses in women with GDM. iv. To measure the efficacy of using the social media platform to optimize glycemic control in women with GDM.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with GDM as confirmed by the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test during pregnancy
* Age ≥ 21 and ≤ 45 years
* Attended first (baseline) session of GDM diet counselling session
* Able to read and comprehend English
* Have a digital device accessible to social media platform
* Have SingPass access
* Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* With known Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
* Have multiple pregnancy

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