Which type of carbohydrate is absorbed most efficiently from the gastrointestinal tract?
ADisaccharides
BPolysaccharides
CMonosaccharides
D5-carbon sugars
Which of the following is false regarding management of diabetes in pregnancy?
AIn active labor, if RBS <70 mg/dL, D5 is started at 100-150 ml/hr till the RBS is >70 mg/dL
BIn a patient being planned for induction of labor, night dose of intermediate insulin is given as planned, and the morning dose is withheld
CElective C-section has no role in reducing incidence of brachial plexus injury
DCapillary blood glucose monitoring levels are kept at fasting- 95 mg/dL; 1 hr postprandial- 140 mg/dL; 2 hrs postprandial- 120 mg/dL
Which of the following is FALSE about insulin action?
AInsulin promotes glycolysis
BInsulin promotes ketogenesis
CInsulin promotes glycogen synthesis
DInsulin promotes lipogenesis
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