In terms of the incidence and classification of diabetes, maternity nurses should know that:
A) Type 1 diabetes is most common.
B) Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed.
C) Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) means that the woman will be receiving insulin treatment until 6 weeks after birth.
D) Type 1 diabetes may become type 2 during pregnancy.

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Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed and may be present in a pregnant woman without her knowledge. Type 1 diabetes is less common than type 2, and gestational diabetes usually only requires insulin treatment during pregnancy and not necessarily up to 6 weeks after birth. Type 1 diabetes does not become type 2 during pregnancy.

In Terms of the Incidence and Classification of Diabetes, Maternity