Gestation Diabetes Mellitus Complications in Pregnancy

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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?

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?

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?

They cause adverse effects on the fetus Signup and view all the answers

In gestational diabetes, high insulin sensitivity means that:

Cells are receptive to insulin, allowing easy glucose transport into the cell Signup and view all the answers

What factors increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes?

Age over 35, multiple gestation, and family history of diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia in pregnant women during the 1st trimester?

Increased insulin sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

When does low insulin sensitivity (insulin resistance) typically occur during pregnancy?

2nd or 3rd trimester Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of low insulin sensitivity in pregnant women?

Increased calorie intake Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of excessive glucose in a pregnant woman's blood during the 2nd or 3rd trimester?

Increased fetal growth Signup and view all the answers

Which hormonal changes contribute to the development of low insulin sensitivity in pregnant women?

Placental hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended range for maintaining blood glucose levels in pregnant women with diabetes?

$65$ to $130$ mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of diabetes mellitus on newborn infants?

Hyperbilirubinemia Signup and view all the answers

During the first trimester of pregnancy, what happens to maternal insulin needs?

Decrease Signup and view all the answers

What happens to insulin requirements during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?

Increase Signup and view all the answers

Why is it that maternal glucose crosses the placenta but insulin does not?

Insulin is produced by the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What effect do increased placental hormones have on insulin resistance in pregnant women?

Increases it Signup and view all the answers

What typically happens to insulin requirements after placental delivery?

Requirements decrease Signup and view all the answers

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