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This resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health to study expanding Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) services for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The resolution notes that GDM occurrences in the Louisiana Medicaid population have increased to approximately 14 percent and that current Medicaid policies only cover CGM for insulin-dependent patients. The resolution requests a comprehensive study examining the feasibility of updating coverage policies to include all at-risk or qualifying GDM patients, analyzing potential costs (estimated between $500,000 and $1 million), long-term healthcare system savings, and potential health risks of maintaining current policies. The Louisiana Department of Health is asked to submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Health and Welfare by January 1, 2026, unless the department chooses to update the maternal CGM coverage policy earlier. The resolution highlights that unmanaged GDM can lead to complications such as excessive fetal growth, premature births, and respiratory distress, and emphasizes the importance of maternal health as a priority in the department's strategic plan.