Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus ( 49 Questions)
Which classification of diabetes mellitus occurs during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth?
This choice is incorrect. Type 1 diabetes mellitus involves autoimmune destruction of beta cells and is not related to pregnancy.
This choice is incorrect. Type 2 diabetes mellitus involves insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency and is not specific to pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that increase insulin resistance. It usually resolves after childbirth, but women with GDM have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
This choice is incorrect. Secondary diabetes mellitus is caused by other underlying medical conditions or factors and is not specific to pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that increase insulin resistance. It usually resolves after childbirth, but women with GDM have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Type 1 diabetes mellitus involves autoimmune destruction of beta cells and is not related to pregnancy.
b. This choice is incorrect. Type 2 diabetes mellitus involves insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency and is not specific to pregnancy.
d. This choice is incorrect. Secondary diabetes mellitus is caused by other underlying medical conditions or factors and is not specific to pregnancy.