GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Question 1

This type of diabetes commonly occurs in pregnant women and may disappear
or even progress after delivery.

Answer 1

Gestational Diabetes

Question 2

Those with gestational diabetes are at high risk of developing

Answer 2

Type 2 Diabetes (particularly if appropriate diet and weight control are not maintained.)

Question 3

Mothers who have untreated gestational diabetes may give birth to babies
with

Answer 3

macrosomia or high birth weight
congenital heart/nervous system anomalies
respiratory distress syndrome
malformations of the skeletal muscles.

Question 4

Independent Duty Corpsman will refer pregnant service members to ___ and when
who after MO?

Answer 4

Medical Officers when pregnancy is first established/diagnosed.

OB/GYN