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When should pregnant women be screened for gestational diabetes?
When should pregnant women be screened for gestational diabetes?
- Between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy (correct)
- Between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy
- Between 20-24 weeks of pregnancy
- Between 12-16 weeks of pregnancy
Which hormones support the pregnancy and baby's growth in gestational diabetes?
Which hormones support the pregnancy and baby's growth in gestational diabetes?
- Insulin and glucagon
- Thyroid hormones only
- Human placental lactogen (hPL), estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol (correct)
- Parathyroid hormone
What is a common consequence for individuals with gestational diabetes after delivery?
What is a common consequence for individuals with gestational diabetes after delivery?
- Decreased risk of developing diabetes mellitus
- Improved glucose tolerance
- Increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus in their lifetime (correct)
- Increased insulin sensitivity
Why are oral hypoglycemic agents not used during pregnancy?
Why are oral hypoglycemic agents not used during pregnancy?
In gestational diabetes, high insulin sensitivity means that:
In gestational diabetes, high insulin sensitivity means that:
What factors increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes?
What factors increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes?
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia in pregnant women during the 1st trimester?
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia in pregnant women during the 1st trimester?
When does low insulin sensitivity (insulin resistance) typically occur during pregnancy?
When does low insulin sensitivity (insulin resistance) typically occur during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of low insulin sensitivity in pregnant women?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of low insulin sensitivity in pregnant women?
What is a potential effect of excessive glucose in a pregnant woman's blood during the 2nd or 3rd trimester?
What is a potential effect of excessive glucose in a pregnant woman's blood during the 2nd or 3rd trimester?
Which hormonal changes contribute to the development of low insulin sensitivity in pregnant women?
Which hormonal changes contribute to the development of low insulin sensitivity in pregnant women?
What is a recommended range for maintaining blood glucose levels in pregnant women with diabetes?
What is a recommended range for maintaining blood glucose levels in pregnant women with diabetes?
What is a common effect of diabetes mellitus on newborn infants?
What is a common effect of diabetes mellitus on newborn infants?
During the first trimester of pregnancy, what happens to maternal insulin needs?
During the first trimester of pregnancy, what happens to maternal insulin needs?
What happens to insulin requirements during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?
What happens to insulin requirements during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?
Why is it that maternal glucose crosses the placenta but insulin does not?
Why is it that maternal glucose crosses the placenta but insulin does not?
What effect do increased placental hormones have on insulin resistance in pregnant women?
What effect do increased placental hormones have on insulin resistance in pregnant women?
What typically happens to insulin requirements after placental delivery?
What typically happens to insulin requirements after placental delivery?
