A newly diagnosed type I, insulin-dependent diabetic with good blood sugar control is at 20 weeks' gestation. She asks the nurse how her diabetes will affect her baby. The best explanation would include:

A. "Your baby may be smaller than average at birth."
B. "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth."
C. "As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all."
D. "Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days."


B

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