N.B., who has type 2 diabetes, is 26 weeks pregnant and placed on insulin therapy during pregnancy. She asks about why she is unable to take her oral medication as usual. What is the nurse’s best response?
N.B. is concerned about how her diabetes can affect her baby. What teaching points would the nurse provide?
N.B. asks why her insulin dose continues to increase after 20 weeks of gestation and is worried something is wrong. What information should be provided to N.B.?