Gestational Diabetes NOT in TAV

Question 1

What 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 _______ later on in life, particularly if appropriate diet and weight control are not maintained.

Answer 2

Type 2 Diabetes

Question 3

Gestational diabetes generally manifests the same kind of complication found in what type of diabetes.

Answer 3

Type 2

Question 4

Disposition gestational diabetes

Answer 4

(1) Independent Duty Corpsman will refer pregnant service members to Medical
Officers when pregnancy is first established/diagnosed.
(2) Consult with Medical Officer then OB/GYN.

Question 5

Treatment for Gestational diabetes

Answer 5

(1) Nutrition counseling; strict diet control can prevent need for use of insulin.
(2) Insulin for those with persistent fasting hyperglycemia despite strict diet control.