The young prenatal patient with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) says, "I am frightened that I will have to deal with insulin injections for the rest of my life." What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "After delivery your doctor will prescribe oral hypoglycemic medication to control your disease. Pills are so much simpler than insulin injections."
b. "Have you considered an insulin pump?"
c. "After a while those insulin injections won't seem so bad."
d. "It will most likely resolve 6 weeks or so after the baby is born."
ANS: D
GDM usually resolves by 6 weeks after delivery.
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