Type one diabetes: Pregnant women offered artificial pancreas

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but was switched to the artificial pancreas.

This allowed the team to monitor her blood sugar levels and Ms Jones said they "improved drastically".

She added: "Sometimes if your blood sugar levels aren't in range it gives you that confidence, that bit of reassurance that it's going to help you correct your levels. It's given me tighter control with my glucose levels."

Hywel Dda diabetes team can monitor Michelle's levels remotely, which means she can have a phone appointment rather than travelling to Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen every time.

National roll out of the technology began in October 2024 with the aim of offering it to all pregnant women with type 1 by March 2027.

It is also available to any individual with type one diabetes planning to get pregnant.

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