Continuous glucose monitoring to help pregnant women with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar

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What this research studies

This project tests real-time glucose monitoring during pregnancy for women with type 2 diabetes to see if it improves glucose control and pregnancy outcomes. It builds on evidence from type 1 diabetes showing benefits, but focuses on what targets and strategies work best for type 2 diabetes in pregnancy. Participants will use CGM devices to provide continuous data, with results guiding treatment decisions in real time. Researchers will also consider social and structural factors that affect diabetes management in diverse populations.

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Where this research is happening

• University of Alabama at Birmingham
  Birmingham, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Battarbee, Ashley Nicole — University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Study coordinator: Battarbee, Ashley Nicole

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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