Pathophysiology
What causes the body's cells to fail to respond to the hormone insulin in the usual way leading to gestational diabetes?
what is Insulin resistance
A newborn weighing 4000 to 4500 g at birth is called a ________
what is Macrosomic newborn
When is gestational diabetes usually screened?
What is 24-28 weeks of gestation
This test determines gestational diabetes by checking the sugar levels in the patient’s blood
WHAT IS FASTING GLUCOSE TEST?
Non-pharmacological management for gestational diabetes
WHAT IS DIET MODIFICATION, EXERCISE ETC?
What modifiable risk factors could result in gestational diabetes in pregnant women? (3 correct answers)
What are Obesity/ smoking habits/ diet
The continuous high glucose environment in the uterus will stimulate the pancreatic β cells of the fetus to secrete insulin. What is the name of that condition?
What is hyperinsulinemia
A client who is pregnant already has type 2 diabetes and a hemoglobin A1c of 7. What would the nurse categorize this client as having?
What is Pregestational diabetes mellitus
Rationale: Pregestational diabetes mellitus is a term used to describe type 1 or type 2 diabetic clients in whom the diabetes existed prior to pregnancy.
Greater than 140mg/dL is considered abnormal
WHAT IS TRUE?
First line of treatment for gestational diabetes
WHAT IS INSULIN?