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burton19126

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The primary outcome goal for pregnant women with diabetes is:
 a. maintenance of blood glucose levels within normal range.
  b. to prevent the development of diabetes later in life.
  c. to prevent excessive weight gain.
  d. to maintain normal blood pressure.
  e. to avoid the use of insulin during pregnancy.

Question 2

Metformin, the only type of oral medication used to treat gestational diabetes, is useful because it:
 a. lowers blood glucose levels.
  b. stimulates insulin secretion.
  c. increases insulin resistance.
  d. decreases insulin resistance.
  e. stimulates ketone production.



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harveenkau8139

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d




burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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