Diabetes refers to a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin action, insulin secretion or both
Over time diabetes causes significant maternal changes in the microvascular and macrovascular circulations. These complications include (select all that apply) a. Atherosclerosis
b. Retinopathy
c. IUFD
d. Nephropathy
e. Neuropathy
A, B, D, E
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Correct These structural changes are most likely to affect a variety of systems,
including the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Incorrect Intrauterine fetal death (stillbirth) remains a major complication of
diabetes in pregnancy; however, this is a fetal complication.
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