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Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion during pregnancy.

K J Leveno1, S J Fortunato, P Raskin

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas 75235.

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
|April 6, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Insulin pumps for pregnant women with diabetes did not significantly improve glucose control or pregnancy outcomes compared to conventional methods. Acceptance and successful use varied among participants.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pumps offer advanced diabetes management.
  • Their application in pregnant diabetic women presents unique challenges and opportunities for glycemic control.

Observation:

  • This study evaluated 28 pregnant diabetic women offered insulin pump therapy.
  • Fifteen accepted, with ten continuing use throughout pregnancy, compared to 11 on conventional therapy.

Findings:

  • Women using insulin pumps showed similar glycemic control (mean glucose 120 mg/dl vs. 142 mg/dl) and pregnancy outcomes as those on conventional methods.
  • Successful pump users were often from the private sector with better baseline glucose control.

Implications:

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  • Insulin pump therapy is not universally adopted or superior for all pregnant diabetic patients.
  • Further research is needed to identify patient profiles that benefit most from insulin pump use in pregnancy.