CGM in Early Gestational Diabetes Improved Outcomes - Takeaways - MDSpire

CGM in Early Gestational Diabetes Improved Outcomes

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • April 22, 2026

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    Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) did not improve time in range but enhanced maternal and neonatal outcomes in gestational diabetes.

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    CGM group had fewer preterm births (7% vs 18%) and lower cesarean delivery rates (20% vs 44%) compared to the control group.

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    Neonatal outcomes favored CGM, with fewer large-for-gestational-age births (5% vs 18%) and lower NICU admissions (23% vs 45%).

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    Patients using CGM reported high satisfaction, with a mean benefit score of 4.3 out of 5, indicating improved understanding of glucose management.

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    The study had limitations, including a single-center design and potential underpowering, but still highlighted CGM's benefits in managing gestational diabetes.

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