Question

A 28-year-old primigravida attends her booking appointment at 10 weeks gestation. Her BMI is 32 kg/m². She has no other medical history. According to NICE NG3, what screening test for gestational diabetes should be offered?

Accepted Answer

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 24-28 weeks

Answer

HbA1c at booking

Answer

Random plasma glucose at booking

Answer

No screening required unless symptoms develop

Answer

Urine dipstick for glycosuria at each visit

Practice question

A 28-year-old primigravida attends her booking appointment at 10 weeks gestation. Her BMI is 32 kg/m². She has no other medical history. According to NICE NG3, what screening test for gestational diabetes should be offered?