A 32-year-old G2P1 woman at 28 weeks' gestation attends routine antenatal care. She has no risk factors for gestational diabetes. According to common ...

Question

A 32-year-old G2P1 woman at 28 weeks' gestation attends routine antenatal care. She has no risk factors for gestational diabetes. According to common Canadian obstetric practice based on SOGC-endorsed approaches, which screening strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Two-step screening with a 50 g glucose challenge test at 24-28 weeks followed by a diagnostic oral glucose tolerance test if abnormal

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No screening is required in low-risk women

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Random glucose at each visit only

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One-step 75 g oral glucose tolerance test at 12 weeks

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Screening only in the third trimester with HbA1c

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes screening

A 32-year-old G2P1 woman at 28 weeks' gestation attends routine antenatal care. She has no risk factors for gestational diabetes. According to common Canadian obstetric practice based on SOGC-endorsed approaches, which screening strategy is most appropriate?