Text Messaging Support for Patients Diagnosed With Impaired Glucose Tolerance During Pregnancy: Nonrandomized Pre-Post Implementation Study Assessing Impact on Postpartum Transitions of Care

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Approximately 1 in 3 American adults has impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), which can progress to diabetes without intervention.
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Pregnant individuals with IGT face risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes and long-term health issues, even without developing gestational diabetes.
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The BRIDGE program was developed to improve postpartum care transitions for patients diagnosed with IGT during pregnancy through SMS text messaging support.
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BRIDGE included biweekly text messages and an additional postpartum visit for education on IGT, aiming to enhance HbA1c assessment and primary care visit scheduling.
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Previous studies indicate that SMS text messaging support can improve engagement and completion of postpartum care milestones for patients with pregnancy complications.

Journal Of Medical Internet Research (Jmir)

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