A woman who is pregnant was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Which of the following statements reflects accurate teaching about gestational diabetes?
A) No therapy is needed in the first trimester as blood sugars will naturally drop.
B) After delivery, even if your sugar is controlled, you are still at risk for developing diabetes.
C) After the delivery, you will likely never need insulin again.
D) You will need to take pills to lower your blood sugar because insulin shots are dangerous for the baby.

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Gestational diabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, even if blood sugar levels return to normal after delivery.

A Woman Who Is Pregnant Was Just Diagnosed with Gestational