Continuous glucose monitoring in women with early onset type 2 diabetes in pregnancy

Early-onset type 2 diabetes (EOT2D; onset 70% time-in-range supports healthy pregnancy outcomes. However, there is no evidence for CGM targets to support a healthy pregnancy in EOT2D. Aim: assess the acceptability, predictive capability and lifestyle benefits of CGM in EOT2D in pregnancy. Objectives: 1: Systematic review/metanalysis of CGM use in EOT2D in pregnancy. 2: Examine social determinants of health and identify targets for glycaemia EOT2D pregnancies, using CGM and lifestyle data from a new observational study. 3: Qualitative assessment of women’s perspectives on CGM use in pregnancy, in ethnically-diverse or socioeconomically deprived groups. Impact: This project will help to make pregnancy safer for mothers and babies affected by EOT2D. Learning opportunities: Supported by an excellent multidisciplinary team, the student will gain experience in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research studies providing an excellent foundation for a career in research.