A pregnant patient who has type 2 diabetes (NIDDM) may require insulin. Why is the insulin necessary?
a. The growing baby will require more glucose.
b. Oral hypoglycemic agents may be teratogenic.
c. Increased hormone levels raise blood glucose.
d. Oral hypoglycemics do not reach the fetus.
ANS: B
Oral hypoglycemics are discontinued because of teratogenic effects.
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