CDCES: DM and Pregnancy/GDM
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the A1C target in pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅A1C < 6-6.5% - closer to 6% in the 2nd/3rd
trimester
What is the fasting BG target for pregnant women? -
correct answer ✅70-95 mg/dl
What is the 1 hr PP BG for pregnant women? -
correct answer ✅110-140 mg/dl
What is the 2 hr PP BG for pregnant women? -
correct answer ✅100-120 mg/dl
What is the minimum recommendation for CHO, protein, and fiber
in women with GDM? -
correct answer ✅175g CHO, 71g protein, 28g fiber
Evidence-Based GDM Nutrition Practice Guidelines of the AND
suggestions for meals -
correct answer ✅Divide CHO intake into 3 small-to-moderate
meals with 2-4 snacks
, CDCES: DM and Pregnancy/GDM
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the most difficult blood glucose level to manage in
pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅Post breakfast due to higher hormonal levels in
the morning; recommend to restrict breakfast CHO to 15-45 grams
What is the BP target in pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅110-135/85 mmHg
What is the preferred therapy for GDM? -
correct answer ✅Insulin as it does not cross the placenta.
Both Metformin and Sulfonylureas pass through placenta.
ML is 26 weeks pregnant and has gestational DM. Considering the
language movement, which of the following statements best reflect
the preferred approach when addressing women with GDM?
a. Diabetic women can have great pregnancies by taking charge of
their glucose levels.
b. You can control your diabetes through careful attention to
carbohydrate counting.
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the A1C target in pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅A1C < 6-6.5% - closer to 6% in the 2nd/3rd
trimester
What is the fasting BG target for pregnant women? -
correct answer ✅70-95 mg/dl
What is the 1 hr PP BG for pregnant women? -
correct answer ✅110-140 mg/dl
What is the 2 hr PP BG for pregnant women? -
correct answer ✅100-120 mg/dl
What is the minimum recommendation for CHO, protein, and fiber
in women with GDM? -
correct answer ✅175g CHO, 71g protein, 28g fiber
Evidence-Based GDM Nutrition Practice Guidelines of the AND
suggestions for meals -
correct answer ✅Divide CHO intake into 3 small-to-moderate
meals with 2-4 snacks
, CDCES: DM and Pregnancy/GDM
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the most difficult blood glucose level to manage in
pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅Post breakfast due to higher hormonal levels in
the morning; recommend to restrict breakfast CHO to 15-45 grams
What is the BP target in pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅110-135/85 mmHg
What is the preferred therapy for GDM? -
correct answer ✅Insulin as it does not cross the placenta.
Both Metformin and Sulfonylureas pass through placenta.
ML is 26 weeks pregnant and has gestational DM. Considering the
language movement, which of the following statements best reflect
the preferred approach when addressing women with GDM?
a. Diabetic women can have great pregnancies by taking charge of
their glucose levels.
b. You can control your diabetes through careful attention to
carbohydrate counting.
