Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

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  1. 2. The best way to monitor blood sugar levels at home.
  2. 3. After childbirth, a patient with GDM should be monitored for this condition.
  3. 5. Holistic nursing care involves encouraging them to participate in medical appointments and physical activities with the patient
  4. 6. A gentle form of exercise recommended for pregnant women with GDM. Rhymes with prefatal yoda
  5. 8. This hormone helps lower blood sugar levels.
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  1. 1. Another term for after meals during blood glucose checks
  2. 2. This insulin oral medication is effective but may increase newborn birth weight and cause hypoglycemia
  3. 4. This is one of the risks to the fetus due to GDM, characterized by low blood sugar.
  4. 7. A method of communication that involves fully focusing on and understanding the patient's concerns, includes open posture and eye contact.