diabetes in pregnancy Flashcards by Julia Peterson | Brainscape

Flashcards in diabetes in pregnancy Deck (10)

1

gestational diabetes is highest in what ethnicities?

hispanic, asian, Native Am, pac islander, Af Am

2

when to test for GDM?

b/w week 24-28

3

how does insulin sensitivity change in early pregnancy

can be normal or increased

4

how does insulin sensitivity change in late pregnancy

decreased

5

there is an exagerated decline in ____in all pregnant women, but especially in GDM

adiponectin

6

miscarriage rates are related to what preconceptional control?

HgA1c

7

what did that HAPO study show?

outcome is related to degree of hyperglycemia

8

A1c of 8% is ____mg/dl glu

180

9

goal blood sugars for pregestational DM 1 hour post-prandial

under 130

10

1st line tx if patient does not respond to diet & exercise

glyburide