A newly diagnosed type 1, insulin-dependent diabetic with good blood sugar control at 20 weeks' gestation asks how the diabetes will affect the baby. How should the nurse respond?
A) "Your baby may be smaller than average at birth."
B) "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth." 3 "Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days."
C) "As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all."

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Babies born to mothers with well-controlled type 1 diabetes may be larger than average at birth due to the increased blood sugar levels in the mother, which leads to increased insulin and growth in the fetus.

A Newly Diagnosed Type 1, Insulin-Dependent Diabetic with Good Blood