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Continuous glucose monitoring

A system that tracks glucose levels throughout the day and night using a small sensor.

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Blood sugar control insulin use and complications

Blood sugar control insulin use and complications

Why glucose control matters in pregnancy Glucose is the main circulating fuel available to the developing fetus, and maternal blood glucose crosses the placenta readily. Insulin itself does not cross the placenta in meaningful amounts, so when maternal glucose is elevated, the fetal pancreas responds by producing more insulin. This physiology explains why maternal hyperglycemia […]