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As a result of her high risk status, a variety of additional assessment measures are emphasized during her prenatal period to evaluate the status of her fetus. Identify these additional assessment measures and their relevance in a diabetic pregnancy.

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The additional assessment measures for a diabetic pregnancy will lead to some very important points which includes a screening test during second trimester between the time period of 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly this type of pregnancy in which diabetes is diagnosed is been referred as Gestational diabetes.

If someone is at an average risk of the gestational diabetes there will be a screening test which will be done in 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy i.e. in its second trimester.

Their is a routinue screening for this gestational diabetes which includes:

  • Initial glucose challenge test
  • Follow-up glucose tolerance screening test

TREATMENT:

The treatment includes:

  • Changes in lifestyle
  • Medication
  • Blood sugar control

A. lifestyle changes:

  • It includes your changes in lifestyle i.e. how you eat and move which is very important for keeping your blood sugar control in a healthy range.
  • Healthy diet
  • Do regular physical activity.

B. Medication: It includes oral medicines as well as insulin injections to take control of your blood sugar.

C. Monitoring of your blood sugar should be done four or five times in a day

D. Proper regular checkup and growth of your baby should be keenly observed.

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