Y.L. states that she plans to have another child soon and asks you if she will develop GDM
with that pregnancy. Select the best response:
a. "Yes, once you develop GDM during a pregnancy, you will develop it with any future
pregnancies."
b. "No, there is no further risk for development of GDM if you get pregnant again."
c. "If you lose weight and do not eat any sweets before your next pregnancy, you will not
develop GDM again."
d. "There is a risk for recurrence of GDM in the next pregnancy. Let your health care
provider know that you had GDM with this pregnancy."
d.
Most women will return to normal glucose levels after childbirth. However, there is a 35% to 75%
recurrence risk for GDM in the next pregnancy. Early monitoring is very important.
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