A 29-year-old female, who is 32 weeks pregnant, presents with a blood glucose level of 305 mg/dL. This is MOST likely the result of:
A: increased glucose production to meet fetal needs.
B: fetal release of glucose into the maternal circulation.
C: placental hormones blocking the action of insulin.
D: chronic pancreatitis caused by high estrogen levels.
Answer: C: placental hormones blocking the action of insulin.
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