To manage her diabetes appropriately and ensure a good fetal outcome, the pregnant woman with diabetes will need to alter her diet by
a. Eating six small equal meals per day
b. Reducing carbohydrates in her diet
c. Eating her meals and snacks on a fixed schedule
d. Increasing her consumption of protein
C
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A It is more important to have a fixed meal schedule than equal division of food
intake.
B Approximately 45% of the food eaten should be in the form of carbohydrates.
C Having a fixed meal schedule will provide the woman and the fetus with a
steadier blood sugar level, provide better balance with insulin administration,
and help prevent complications.
D Having a fixed meal schedule will provide the woman and the fetus with a
steadier blood sugar level, provide better balance with insulin administration,
and help prevent complications.
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