A patient newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) asks the medical assistant if diet and exercise alone will be enough to manage the condition. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
You should focus on reducing your calorie intake, as exercise is not recommended during pregnancy.
Yes, gestational diabetes is always manageable with only diet and exercise.
Diet and exercise are the first steps, but sometimes medication is also needed to control blood sugar.
No, you will most likely need to start insulin injections immediately.
The correct response is that diet and exercise are the primary treatments, but some patients may also need medication. While many can control GDM with lifestyle changes, it is not always sufficient. Insulin is the preferred medication if blood glucose targets are not met with diet and exercise alone. Stating that diet and exercise are always enough or that insulin is always required would both be incorrect generalizations.
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