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

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

• A)"Your baby may 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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