Which maternal outcome is decreased with proper management of gestational diabetes?

Which maternal outcome is decreased with proper management of gestational diabetes?

• A. Neonatal hypoglycemia
• B. Maternal preeclampsia
• C. Neonatal respiratory distress
• D. Postpartum infection

Answer: (B)

Managing gestational diabetes effectively keeps maternal blood glucose near normal, which reduces placental stress and abnormal placental vessels. That decreased placental dysfunction lowers the risk of hypertensive complications of pregnancy, making preeclampsia less likely. So, proper management translates into a smaller chance of maternal preeclampsia. While good control also helps prevent neonatal issues like hypoglycemia or respiratory distress, the question focuses on a maternal outcome, and preeclampsia is the maternal complication most directly reduced by effective treatment.

Managing gestational diabetes effectively keeps maternal blood glucose near normal, which reduces placental stress and abnormal placental vessels. That decreased placental dysfunction lowers the risk of hypertensive complications of pregnancy, making preeclampsia less likely. So, proper management translates into a smaller chance of maternal preeclampsia. While good control also helps prevent neonatal issues like hypoglycemia or respiratory distress, the question focuses on a maternal outcome, and preeclampsia is the maternal complication most directly reduced by effective treatment.