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‘Artificial pancreas’ to be given to women with diabetes to cut pregnancy risks
The hybrid closed loop system enables precise insulin delivery and remote monitoring, benefiting over 600 women in the initial phase and aiming to reduce pregnancy complications.
- On September 5, 2025, NHS England revealed plans to provide a specialised artificial pancreas device to approximately 2,000 expectant mothers in England who are living with type 1 diabetes.
- This initiative responds to the higher pregnancy risks faced by women with type 1 diabetes due to difficulty regulating blood glucose levels amid pregnancy hormones.
- The hybrid closed loop system delivers precise insulin doses via a mobile app, allows remote monitoring by health workers, and reduces the need for frequent hospital visits.
- Gillian Merron, the Health Minister, emphasized that while motherhood should be a joyful experience, pregnancy remains a significant health challenge for many women with type 1 diabetes. Meanwhile, Partha Kar described the technology as both simple and brilliant, highlighting its transformative impact on the lives of these women.
- The rollout seeks to enhance maternal health outcomes, reduce rates of miscarriage and stillbirth, streamline care, and increase safety during pregnancy for individuals managing type 1 diabetes along with their babies.
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‘Artificial pancreas’ to be given to women with diabetes to cut pregnancy risks
Mothers-to-be with the condition have higher risks as pregnancy hormones can make it harder for them to regulate their blood glucose levels.
‘Artificial pancreas’ to be given to women with diabetes to cut pregnancy risks - Rother Radio
Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes in England are to be given a special artificial pancreas to reduce the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage. Mothers-to-be with the condition have higher risks as pregnancy hormones can make it harder for them to regulate their blood glucose levels. They will now be offered a “game-changing” specialised tool to help them manage their blood glucose levels effectively. About 400,000 people in the UK have type 1 di…
NHS England » NHS rolls out new generation ‘artificial pancreas’ to help pregnant diabetic women
Thousands of mums-to be in England living with type 1 diabetes are to receive a pregnancy-specific, ‘artificial pancreas’ from the NHS to protect mothers and babies’ health. Under a first of its kind initiative for the NHS in England, local healthcare systems are offering an enhanced type of hybrid closed loop system – also known […]
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