Glucose metabolism is profoundly affected during pregnancy because:

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Glucose metabolism is profoundly affected during pregnancy because:

Glucose metabolism is profoundly affected during pregnancy because:
a.   pancreatic function in the islets of Langerhans is affected by pregnancy.
b.   a pregnant woman uses glucose at a more rapid rate than a nonpregnant woman.
c.   a pregnant woman increases her dietary intake significantly.
d.   placental hormones are antagonistic to insulin, resulting in insulin resistance.

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Foundations of Maternal-Newborn Nursing

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Authors: Murray, McKinney

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