Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation attends antenatal clinic. She has no prior history of diabetes. According to SOGC/Diabetes Canada guidance, what is the recommended approach to screening for gestational diabetes in average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

Universal 50 g glucose challenge test followed, if abnormal, by 75 or 100 g OGTT

Answer

No screening is required unless symptoms develop

Answer

Fasting plasma glucose only at first prenatal visit

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A1C at 24-28 weeks only

Answer

Random plasma glucose at each visit

Practice question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation attends antenatal clinic. She has no prior history of diabetes. According to SOGC/Diabetes Canada guidance, what is the recommended approach to screening for gestational diabetes in average-risk women?