Gestational diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
the complications of gestational diabetes present similar to _____
A
type 2 DM
2
Q
gestational diabetes from the mother has what affect on unborn babies?
A
high birth weight, congenital heart and nervous system abnormalities, respiratory distress and even malformation of the skeletal muscles.
3
Q
Treatment for gestational diabetes?
A
similar to DM. nutrition, diet control, insulin for those with persistent fasting hyperglycemia despite strict diet control.
