A major concern for the diabetic patient who is pregnant is the effect her blood glucose control has on the fetus. The fetus is totally dependent on the mother for this control because insulin:
a. requirements are higher.
b. is destroyed by the placenta.
c. does not cross the placenta.
d. is absorbed by the fetus.
C
Insulin will not cross the placenta, but high glucose levels do.
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