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What is the primary period of fetal development during which women with diabetes are at increased risk of complications?
What is the primary period of fetal development during which women with diabetes are at increased risk of complications?
- The last 8 weeks of gestation
- The second trimester of pregnancy
- The period immediately after birth
- The first 8 weeks of fetal development (correct)
Compared to women with good glycemic control, women with poor glycemic control have a higher risk of which of the following?
Compared to women with good glycemic control, women with poor glycemic control have a higher risk of which of the following?
- Preeclampsia and gestational diabetes
- Placenta previa and fetal distress
- Postpartum hemorrhage and infertility
- Fetal malformations and miscarriages and stillbirths (correct)
What is the purpose of preconception counseling for women with diabetes?
What is the purpose of preconception counseling for women with diabetes?
- To evaluate the potential risks involved in a pregnancy and better prepare themselves (correct)
- To diagnose gestational diabetes
- To monitor blood sugar levels during pregnancy
- To induce labor and prevent complications
What is the recommended measure of glycemic control that should be provided during preconception counseling?
What is the recommended measure of glycemic control that should be provided during preconception counseling?
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Why is preconception counseling necessary for women with diabetes?
Why is preconception counseling necessary for women with diabetes?
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