Diabetes that has its onset during pregnancy is called
A) type 1, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
B) gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
C) type 2, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
D) nonspecific diabetes.

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GDM is a condition of damaged ability to process carbohydrate that has its onset during pregnancy. Increased destruction of insulin by the placenta plays a role in causing GDM. There is reduced effectiveness of maternal insulin during pregnancy.

Diabetes That Has Its Onset During Pregnancy Is Called