Listening to Women: Experiences of Using Closed-Loop in Type 1 Diabetes Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Recent high-profile calls have emphasized that women's experiences should be considered in maternity care provisioning. We explored women's experiences of using closed-loop during type 1 diabetes (T1D) pregnancy to inform decision-making about antenatal rollout and guidance and support given to future users. Methods: We interviewed 23 closed-loop participants in the Automated insulin Delivery Among Pregnant women with T1D (AiDAPT) trial after randomization to closed-loop and ∼20 weeks later. Data were analyzed thematically. Results: Women described how closed-loop lessened the physical and mental demands of diabetes management, enabling them to feel more normal and sleep better. By virtue of spending increased time-in-range, women als

SUBMITTER: Lawton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10698780 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature