18 Questions
What blood sugar level indicates gestational diabetes according to the text?
190 mg/dL
At what week should pregnant women with GDM on insulin be delivered by induction of labor?
38 weeks
What is the recommended composition for daily calories in the diet of diabetic patients according to the text?
40% carbohydrates, 20% proteins, 40% fats
In which cases are pregnant women delivered by elective caesarean section according to the text?
GDM with ultrasound features of macrosomic fetus and poorly controlled blood sugar
At what blood sugar level should GDM patients be delivered by induction of labor according to the text?
>200 mg/dL
How should diabetic women be managed in terms of antenatal care according to the text?
Managed in a combined obstetric and diabetic clinic with specialist healthcare professionals
What is the recommended percentage range for carbohydrates in the diet for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
50%-60%
When is insulin therapy typically initiated in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
When blood glucose levels are maintained at normal levels through diet
What is the goal of intra-partum GDM management during delivery?
To avoid shoulder dystocia and birth trauma
When is delivery recommended for GDM patients who have maintained excellent control of blood glucose levels with diet and exercise?
At 40 weeks
How soon after delivery does hyperglycemia typically resolve in most women with GDM?
Rapidly shortly after delivery
Why is measuring a single random or fasting blood glucose level recommended before discharge from the hospital for women with GDM?
To check if hyperglycemia has resolved
Which maternal complication during pregnancy is associated with Congenital malformations in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
Polyhydramnios
What is a fetal complication associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during the 2nd trimester?
Macrosomia
How is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) diagnosed?
Testing plasma glucose 2 hours after ingesting 75g of glucose
What is a significant risk factor for GDM related to maternal history?
History of metabolic X syndrome
Which fetal complication is NOT associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
Birth asphyxia
What type of delivery complication is more common in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
Shoulder dystocia
Test your knowledge on managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) through Medical Nutritional Therapy and Insulin Therapy. Learn about recommended diets, caloric intake, macronutrient distribution, and insulin initiation criteria.
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