In assessing the knowledge of a pregestational woman with type 1 diabetes about changing insulin needs during pregnancy,which information is accurate?
A) Insulin dosage during the first 3 months of pregnancy needs to be increased.
B) Insulin dosage will likely need to be decreased during the second and third trimesters.
C) Episodes of hypoglycemia are more likely to occur during the last 3 months.
D) Insulin needs should return to normal within 7 to 10 days after birth if bottle-feeding.

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"Insulin needs should return to normal within 7 to 10 days after birth if bottle-feeding" is an accurate statement and signifies that the woman understands control of her diabetes during pregnancy.Insulin needs are reduced in the first trimester because of increased insulin production by the pancreas and increased peripheral sensitivity to insulin.Insulin dosage will likely need to be increased,not decreased,during the second and third trimesters.Episodes of hypoglycemia are more likely to occur during the first 3 months,not the last 3 months.

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