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It might lead to the baby being born early and also could cause seizures or a stroke (a blood clot or a bleed in the brain that can lead to brain damage) in the woman during labor and delivery. Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have high blood pressure more often than women without diabetes. See Your Doctor Early and Often During pregnancy, a woman with diabetes needs to see the doctor more often than a pregnant woman without diabetes. 2  Together, you and your doctor can work to prevent or catch problems early.
Glucose meters are a great tool, but sometimes you need to keep a closer eye on your blood sugar levels. That's where a device called a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help. This FDA-approved system tracks your blood sugar levels day and night. It collects readings automatically every 5 minutes.ouâll still need to measure your blood sugar with a regular glucose meter a few times a day to help the monitor stay accurate. You should also replace the sensor under your skin every 3 to 7 days. If you use an insulin pump, you can also link it to your CGM system for continuous care.