A nurse is conducting a program for pregnant women with gestational diabetes about reducing complications. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which factor as being most important in helping to reduce complications associated with pregnancy and diabetes?

B reduction in retinopathy risk by frequent ophthalmologic evaluations D degree of blood glucose control achieved during the pregnancy A stability of the woman's emotional and psychological status C control of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels for optimal kidney function