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There has been a steep rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes worldwide and women are at a disproportionately higher risk of diabetes complications compared to men despite a lower disease burden. This increased risk stems from important biological and psycho-social differences between men and women as well as conditions unique to women such as pregnancy, menstruation and menopause. Understanding and addressing these differences is essential so that the quality of life and clinical outcomes of women with type 2 diabetes can be improved. Diabetes technology is transforming the landscape of type 2 diabetes management and has been shown to improve glycemic control in pregnant women with diabetes. In this session, we will discuss ideas to leverage diabetes technology to improve diabetes management specially in women with type 2 diabetes.