PTA Question of the Week – Gestational diabetes mellitus

You are teaching a pregnant patient a series of core stability exercises. The patient reports she has recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). What do you now need to consider during treatment?

1. There is a decrease in blood glucose levels with exercise
2. An extended cooldown period may be needed to normalize body temperature
3. The patient may require a carbohydrate snack at each session
4. There is an increase in blood glucose levels with exercise

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