A 26-year-old client is 28 weeks pregnant. She has developed gestational diabetes. She is following a program of regular exercise, which includes walking, bicycling, and swimming. What instructions should be included in a teaching plan for this client?
A) "Exercise either just before meals or wait until 2 hours after a meal."
B) "Carry hard candy (or other simple sugar) when exercising."
C) "If your blood sugar is 120 m g/d L, eat 20 g of carbohydrate."
D) "If your blood sugar is more than 120 m g/d L, drink a glass of whole milk."

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Carrying hard candy or another form of simple sugar is important for individuals with gestational diabetes when exercising to quickly address any episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) that may occur during physical activity. This is a safety measure to ensure they can quickly increase their blood sugar levels if they start to feel symptoms of hypoglycemia.

A 26-Year-Old Client Is 28 Weeks Pregnant