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In this case, the nurse should prioritize insulin
therapy for the risk of miscarriage
and birth defects is the highest with increase glucose levels. The glycated
hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1C that is >8 percent or the average blood glucose
is >180 mg/dL is an
indication of increase glucose level.
In addition, glucose in the mother's
blood will cross in the placenta to provide energy for the baby but would result
to high blood glucose levels in the developing baby as well, which is critical
and should be address immediately.
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