A 27-year-old pregnant woman attends her first antenatal visit at 10 weeks' gestation. She has no risk factors for diabetes. According to Australian g...

Question

A 27-year-old pregnant woman attends her first antenatal visit at 10 weeks' gestation. She has no risk factors for diabetes. According to Australian guidelines, which screening approach for gestational diabetes mellitus is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

75 g oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks' gestation

Answer

Random blood glucose at each antenatal visit

Answer

Fasting blood glucose at booking only

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HbA1c at 12 weeks' gestation only

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No screening is necessary in low-risk women

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes screening

A 27-year-old pregnant woman attends her first antenatal visit at 10 weeks' gestation. She has no risk factors for diabetes. According to Australian guidelines, which screening approach for gestational diabetes mellitus is most appropriate?