Question

A 50-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test per Diabetes Canada pregnancy guidance. Her results are: fasting glucose 5.4 mmol/L, 1-hour 10.5 mmol/L, 2-hour 8.8 mmol/L. What is the MOST appropriate interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Answer

Normal test; no further follow-up required

Answer

Isolated impaired fasting glucose only

Answer

Pre-existing type 2 diabetes

Answer

Repeat OGTT in 4 weeks

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test per Diabetes Canada pregnancy guidance. Her results are: fasting glucose 5.4 mmol/L, 1-hour 10.5 mmol/L, 2-hour 8.8 mmol/L. What is the MOST appropriate interpretation?