Question

A 25-year-old woman 6 weeks postpartum after gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) presents for follow-up. She feels well and is breastfeeding. According to Diabetes Canada and SOGC guidance, what screening should she receive now?

Accepted Answer

75 g OGTT between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum to assess for persistent dysglycaemia

Answer

No further testing is required as GDM resolves after birth

Answer

Fasting plasma glucose only at 6 months postpartum

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HbA1c only at 12 months postpartum

Answer

Random capillary glucose at each well-baby visit

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman 6 weeks postpartum after gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) presents for follow-up. She feels well and is breastfeeding. According to Diabetes Canada and SOGC guidance, what screening should she receive now?