Supporting Gestational Diabetes with Continuous Monitoring

Technology has transformed care for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and pregnancy is not far behind. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are now becoming a vital part of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management, and the benefits are impressive. 

A diagnosis of GDM demands quick, careful attention to protect both mom and baby. The ability to track glucose levels continuously gives providers a clearer picture and patients more confidence. But the true impact of CGMs comes only when the data they provide is actively reviewed and acted upon. 

CGMs Give Us Better Data, But It Must Be Monitored 

Traditional methods of fingersticks, paper logs, and infrequent visits often leave dangerous gaps in care. CGMs solve this by providing a continuous stream of real-time data. In fact, CGMs have been extensively validated and are accurate and effective in pregnancy, giving you the ability to respond promptly with appropriate treatment changes and patient education.¹  

However, without regular review, even the best technology can’t improve outcomes. 

That’s where remote diabetes monitoring comes in: it bridges the gap between continuous data and continuous care. With consistent CGM monitoring, certified diabetes educators can provide timely feedback and prompt adjustments when time is critical. 

Why Ongoing Monitoring Matters 

• Faster interventions: Irregular readings can be addressed immediately, instead of waiting weeks for a follow-up. 

• Better access and convenience: Remote reviews reduce the need for in-person visits, which is invaluable for patients balancing pregnancy, work, and family.² 

• Higher engagement: Real-time feedback helps patients connect their food, activity, and sleep choices to glucose changes, reinforcing healthy behaviors. Remote monitoring can encourage accountability and adherence by increasing provider-patient communication.³ 

• Reimbursable support: Remote monitoring codes make this model sustainable for clinics, compensating providers for the work they’re already doing.

The Results Speak for Themselves 

Studies show that remote monitoring with CGMs shortens the time it takes for women with GDM to meet glucose targets and leads to better neonatal outcomes, such as

babies having lower rates of hypoglycemia after birth.⁴ By combining continuous data with consistent oversight, providers can make faster, more informed decisions, and patients feel more supported throughout pregnancy. 

SweetSpot Makes It Simple

SweetSpot helps clinics turn CGM data into continuous, meaningful care. Our platform and clinical team manage the remote monitoring, patient outreach, and documentation, allowing providers to focus on meaningful interactions with patients while we handle the heavy lifting of the program. 

Continuous data is powerful, but continuous monitoring turns that data into healthier moms and babies. To learn how SweetSpot can help your clinic support patients with GDM, email us at info@sweetspot.health. 

References 

1. Rodacki M, Krakauer M, Franco DR, Dualib PM, Sancovski M, Zajdenverg L. Continuous glucose monitoring system in diabetes in pregnancy: a narrative review. Diabetol Metab Syndr. 2025;17(1):322. Published 2025 Aug 9. doi:10.1186/s13098-025-01854-x 

2. Safiee L, Rough DJ, Whitford H. Barriers to and Facilitators of Using eHealth to Support Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Self-management: Systematic Literature Review of Perceptions of Health Care Professionals and Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. J Med Internet Res. 2022;24(10):e39689. Published 2022 Oct 27. doi:10.2196/39689 

3. Zork NM. Telehealth for the Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy. Curr Diab Rep. 2022;22(8):365-369. doi:10.1007/s11892-022-01476-x 

4. Kantorowska A, Cohen K, Oberlander M, et al. Remote patient monitoring for management of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy is associated with improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023;228(6):726.e1-726.e11. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2023.02.015 

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SweetSpot is a remote diabetes management platform that supports all major diabetes devices and insulin delivery systems to provide physicians with a single view of their patients’ data. SweetSpot's intelligent algorithm identifies the most optimal CPT codes for both remote and in-person diabetes management, and a dedicated team of Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists provide ongoing support.

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