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[back to diabetes in pregnancy questions] Fetus and Insulin: Insulin does not cross the placenta, so your insulin will not appear in the baby’s blood. Only your blood glucose can cross the placenta. High blood glucose can harm your developing baby, and that’s why your doctor may want you to take insulin during your pregnancy.
