Insulin pump during labor: a new option for moms with diabetes?
NCT ID NCT07420972
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study looks at whether it is safe and practical for pregnant women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to continue using their insulin pump during labor, instead of switching to IV insulin. About 30 women who already use an insulin pump will be allowed to keep using it while giving birth, following a hospital safety plan. Their results will be compared to past patients who used IV insulin. The study aims to gather information for a larger future trial, not to prove one method is better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- insulin pump (hybrid closed loop automated insulin delivery system)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could support a larger study to make insulin pump use during labor a standard option, reducing stress and improving blood sugar control for pregnant women with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (30 people) and is not designed to prove one method is better. It may not show clear benefits, and safety concerns could still require switching to IV insulin.
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