Improving Care Access for Low-Income Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes

Abstract An innovative interdisciplinary public health–based endocrine specialty clinic (ESC) program included nurse practitioner–provided care to low-income pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Among underserved adults, Medicaid-insured clients may experience better care access and health outcomes than those without insurance. This program review found that uninsured and Medicaid-insured women with GDM similarly (P > .05) achieved blood glucose goals (HbA1C