Continuous Glucose Monitor Use in Pregnancy

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, WORCESTER · Apr 6, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) is for pregnant women with type 2 diabetes compared to the usual method of checking blood sugar with fingersticks. The study aims to see if using a CGM can help with managing blood sugar levels, improve satisfaction for women during pregnancy, and reduce the risk of having larger babies or other complications. They are recruiting 180 women who are at high risk due to their diabetes.

To participate, women need to be at least 18 years old and in their first trimester of pregnancy (less than 14 weeks along) with a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. It’s important that they plan to receive their prenatal care at UMASS Memorial Health Care and can provide consent to join the study. If selected, participants will use the CGM, which continuously tracks their blood sugar levels, and will have regular check-ins with the healthcare team to monitor their health and the health of their baby throughout the pregnancy.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria: Women will be deemed eligible for the study by the following inclusion criteria:
• • 1) age greater than or equal to 18 years old
• • 2) singleton gestation less than or equal to 14 weeks at initial obstetric visit
• • 3) established diagnosis of T2DM by laboratory criteria including hemoglobin A1c ≥6.5%, oral glucose tolerance test ≥200 mg/dL, or fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL
• • 4) receiving prenatal care at UMASS Memorial Health Care (UMMHC) and plans to deliver at UMMHC
• • 5) able and willing to provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria: Women will be deemed ineligible for the study based on the following exclusion criteria:
• • 1) known diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes
• • 2) plan to receive prenatal care or delivery outside of UMMHC
• • 3) inability to provide informed consent
• • 4) multifetal gestation