Exciting news for expectant mums with type 1 diabetes in England – a revolutionary “artificial pancreas” is now available to help ensure healthier pregnancies! 🎉
Pregnancy hormones can often make it extra challenging for women with type 1 diabetes to keep their blood sugar levels in check. This new tech, also known as a hybrid closed-loop system, offers a helping hand by delivering precise insulin doses and allowing remote monitoring via a mobile app, resulting in fewer hospital visits.
For years, managing blood glucose levels for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes has been stressful, with heightened risks of stillbirth, miscarriage, and birth complications. Now, with this NHS-backed advancement, up to 2,000 pregnant women annually will benefit from better control over their glucose levels, reducing these risks and ensuring safer pregnancies.
Nina Willer, a diabetes specialist midwife, has firsthand experience with this breakthrough tool. Her second pregnancy with the device was markedly different from her first, leading to a healthier birth with fewer complications.
“This tech is a game-changer,” Nina says. “Women like me can now have more peace of mind and enjoy their pregnancy.”
Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, echoes this sentiment, calling it “life-changing technology” for women with type 1 diabetes.
By improving maternal outcomes and simplifying diabetes management, this device is helping to transform pregnancy experiences for these women, making this special time safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable. 💕🤰
Spread the word about this groundbreaking advancement – let’s support healthier pregnancies for all mums-to-be with diabetes! 💬✨