A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman who has gestational diabetes about how to prevent type 2 diabetes in the future.

Which of the following statements by the woman indicates an understanding of the teaching?.

A. “I should have my blood glucose levels checked every year.”.

B. “I should avoid breastfeeding my baby.”.

C. “I should gain weight gradually after delivery.”.

D. “I should take oral antidiabetic drugs as prescribed.

Answer and explanation..

The correct answer is choice A. “I should have my blood glucose levels checked every year.” This statement indicates that the woman understands that she is at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes after having gestational diabetes and that regular screening can help detect it early and prevent complications.

Choice B is wrong because breastfeeding can actually lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in women who had gestational diabetes. Breastfeeding can also benefit the baby by reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes later in life.

Choice C is wrong because gaining weight gradually after delivery can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in women who had gestational diabetes.

Losing excess weight and