A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation with no risk factors presents for routine care. According to Canadian recommendations, which test i...

Question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation with no risk factors presents for routine care. According to Canadian recommendations, which test is used to screen for gestational diabetes in most jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

50 g 1-hour glucose challenge test followed, if abnormal, by diagnostic oral glucose tolerance test

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Fasting plasma glucose only

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Random plasma glucose at any time

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75 g 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test in all women without prior screening

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HbA1c measurement only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes screening

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation with no risk factors presents for routine care. According to Canadian recommendations, which test is used to screen for gestational diabetes in most jurisdictions?