Pathophysiology
These cells are responsible for making insulin
What are β-cells?
Risk assessment of GDM should be done in this time frame
What happens at 24–28 weeks of gestation?
This is the primary concern for the mother who has GDM
What is hyperglycemia?
This medication, used to treat GDM, does not cross the placenta
What is insulin?
Insulin resistance peaks in this time period
What happens in third trimester?
This is when the mother drinks about 8 oz (237 mL) of a syrupy glucose solution containing 2.6 oz (75 g) of sugar
What is the 2-hour 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)?
GDM can affect the mother in these stages of pregnancy
What are antepartum, postpartum and intrapartum?
This is the goal of postpartum care in the mother
What is prevention of type 2 diabetes?
These placental hormones induce insulin resistance - name 2
What are human placental lactogen (hPL), progesterone, cortisol, prolactin, and somatotropin (growth hormone)?
These biological risk factors are associated with GDM. Name 3
What are advanced maternal age, having a first-degree relative with diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and having hypertension and/or cardiac disease?
This is the main concern of the infant intrapartum stage from a mother diagnosed with gestational diabetes
What is hypoglycemia?
The glucose level should remain higher than this number in neonates
What is 47 mg/dL?