A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation presents for her first prenatal visit. She has type 1 diabetes managed with insulin. According to c...

Question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation presents for her first prenatal visit. She has type 1 diabetes managed with insulin. According to current recommendations, which haemoglobin A1c target is most appropriate during pregnancy to minimise the risk of congenital anomalies and other complications while avoiding severe hypoglycaemia?

Accepted Answer

Less than 6.0 percent if achievable without significant hypoglycaemia

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Less than 5.0 percent

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Less than 7.0 percent

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Less than 8.0 percent

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No A1c target is recommended during pregnancy

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