A 40-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes is planning to conceive. According to NICE guidelines, which recommendation regarding pre-conception glycaemi...

Question

A 40-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes is planning to conceive. According to NICE guidelines, which recommendation regarding pre-conception glycaemic control is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Aim for HbA1c

Answer

Continue current insulin with target HbA1c

Answer

Stop insulin and switch to oral hypoglycaemics

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Use a sliding scale insulin regimen only in pregnancy

Answer

No specific glycaemic targets needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Type 1 Diabetes

A 40-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes is planning to conceive. According to NICE guidelines, which recommendation regarding pre-conception glycaemic control is most appropriate?