A Newly Diagnosed Insulin-Dependent Type 1 Diabetic with Good Blood

question 34

Multiple Choice

A newly diagnosed insulin-dependent type 1 diabetic with good blood sugar control is at 20 weeks' gestation. She asks the nurse how her diabetes will affect her baby. What would the best explanation include?

• A) "Your baby could be smaller than average at birth."
• B) "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth."
• C) "As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all."
• D) "Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days."

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