A 26-year-old multigravida who is 28 weeks pregnant and follows a program of regular exercise develops gestational diabetes. What instructions should be included in a teaching plan for this client?
A) "Carry hard candy (or other simple sugar) when exercising."
B) "If your blood sugar is 120 mg/dL, eat 20 g of carbohydrate."
C) "Exercise either just before meals or wait until 2 hours after a meal."
D) "If your blood sugar is more than 120 mg/dL, drink a glass of whole milk."

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Carrying a simple sugar source like hard candy during exercise is important for individuals with gestational diabetes to quickly address hypoglycemia if it occurs. Exercise can lower blood sugar levels, and having a quick source of sugar available helps manage sudden drops in blood glucose.

A 26-Year-Old Multigravida Who Is 28 Weeks Pregnant and Follows