Signs & Symptoms
This condition, characterized by low blood sugar, can occur in newborns of mothers with gestational diabetes.
What is neonatal hypoglycemia?
The first approach to managing gestational diabetes involves adjusting this aspect of your daily routine.
What is diet and exercise?
A healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity and a balanced diet can help reduce the risk of developing this condition during pregnancy.
What is gestational diabetes?
Individuals with gestational diabetes are at a higher risk of developing this condition later in life.
What is type 2 diabetes?
A key nursing intervention for managing gestational diabetes is encouraging patients to follow a diet that is low in refined sugars and rich in this.
What is fiber?
This standard test, performed between 24-28 weeks, screens for gestational diabetes.
What is the glucose challenge test?
This medication may be prescribed if diet and exercise are not enough to control blood sugar levels in gestational diabetes.
What is insulin?
Nurses emphasize the significance of keeping follow-up appointments after delivery, especially for this reason.
What is to monitor blood sugar levels and check for type 2 diabetes risk?
One of the complications of gestational diabetes during pregnancy is this, which can lead to the need for a C-section.
What is macrosomia or large for gestational age?
Nurses educate patients on how to use this tool to record their blood sugar levels throughout the day.
What is a blood glucose log or journal?
True or False: Gestational diabetes always causes noticeable symptoms.
What is false?
After delivery, a healthcare provider will typically check this within 6 to 12 weeks to ensure blood sugar levels have returned to normal.
What is blood sugar level?
After delivery, women with gestational diabetes need to continue this practice to monitor their health and ensure blood sugar has returned to normal.
What is regular blood glucose testing?
Women who have previously given birth to a baby weighing this amount or more are at higher risk for gestational diabetes.
What is 9 pounds (4.1 kg)?
Nurses often advise pregnant patients to engage in this type of activity, which helps improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
What is physical exercise?
What are the 3 Ps associated with hyperglycemia?
This blood sugar level, measured during the glucose challenge test, indicates the need for further testing.
What is 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)?
Nurses educate patients about the importance of returning for this test 6 to 12 weeks postpartum to check for any long-term issues with blood sugar levels.
What is a follow-up glucose test?
This group is at a higher risk for gestational diabetes due to preexisting insulin resistance.
Who are women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Nurses may provide education about these regular tests to monitor fetal well-being in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes.
What are non-stress tests or ultrasounds?
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes reports needing to pull over to the side due to difficulties with driving. She states "things start to look fuzzy" What do you suspect she is experiencing?
What is blurry vision?
After delivery, this test may be done on the newborn to ensure lung development is normal.
What is a lung maturity test?
If gestational diabetes is diagnosed, this is often the next step in monitoring the patient’s blood sugar levels.
What is daily self-monitoring of blood glucose?
Nurses monitor for this condition in newborns, which is common in those born to mothers with gestational diabetes.
Hint: Yellow baby
What is jaundice?
A nursing intervention for managing gestational diabetes is to help patients understand how to balance their blood sugar by planning meals with this.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats?