Nm706 module 5 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Gestational Diabetes Physiology Answer -Carbohydrate intolerance with onset during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones makes mother less resistant to insulin (placenta-hCG). High blood glucose levels in mother brings extra glucose to baby and causes baby to put on extra weight. Baby is not resistant to glucose. Hyperglycemia causes an LGA baby Gestational Diabetes Incidence Answer 6-9% of all pregnancies affected. Ethnicity increases risk: African American, Native American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino a...

Nm706 module 5 questions with correct answers Gestational Diabetes Physiology Answer -Carbohydrate intolerance with onset during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones makes mother less resistant to insulin (placenta-hCG). High blood glucose levels in mother brings extra glucose to baby and causes baby to put on extra weight. Baby is not resistant to glucose. Hyperglycemia causes an LGA baby Gestational Diabetes Incidence Answer 6-9% of all pregnancies affected. Ethnicity increases risk: African Amer...