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During which period of pregnancy is high blood glucose level teratogenic?
During which period of pregnancy is high blood glucose level teratogenic?
- Second trimester
- Last 2 months
- Third trimester
- First 2 months (correct)
What is the reason for many women with DM failing to get blood glucose under control prior to conception?
What is the reason for many women with DM failing to get blood glucose under control prior to conception?
- They do not want to get pregnant
- They prefer to control their blood glucose after conception
- They do not have access to insulin
- They are unaware of the risks of DM (correct)
What is the risk of congenital abnormalities in newborns associated with high blood glucose levels during the first 2 months of pregnancy?
What is the risk of congenital abnormalities in newborns associated with high blood glucose levels during the first 2 months of pregnancy?
- 4-5 fold increase in risk
- 2-3 fold increase in risk (correct)
- No increase in risk
- 1-2 fold increase in risk
Which hormone is the cells resistant to in insulin resistance?
Which hormone is the cells resistant to in insulin resistance?
What is the definition of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
What is the definition of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
What does glycemic index represent?
What does glycemic index represent?
Which of the following is a correct statement about insulin resistance?
Which of the following is a correct statement about insulin resistance?
What is the difference between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)?
What is the difference between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)?
What is the relationship between glycemic index and blood glucose level?
What is the relationship between glycemic index and blood glucose level?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by destruction of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by destruction of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas?
What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?
What was Type 1 diabetes previously called?
What was Type 1 diabetes previously called?
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?
What is insulin resistance?
What is insulin resistance?
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