The Patient with Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes and an HbA1c

The patient with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of

A) Insulin needs decrease in the first trimester and increase during the third trimester.
B) The risk of ketoacidosis decreases during the length of the pregnancy.
C) Vascular disease that accompanies diabetes slows progression.
D) The baby is likely to have a congenital abnormality because of the diabetes.
E) 0% is planning to become pregnant soon. What anticipatory guidance should the nurse provide this patient?