A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. Results: fasting glucose 5.3 mmol/L, 1-hour 10.4 mmo...

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A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. Results: fasting glucose 5.3 mmol/L, 1-hour 10.4 mmol/L, 2-hour 8.7 mmol/L. According to Canadian criteria, what is the correct interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes mellitus

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Normal test; no follow-up required

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Impaired fasting glucose only

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Pre-existing type 2 diabetes

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Need to repeat OGTT as results are inconclusive

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes diagnosis

A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. Results: fasting glucose 5.3 mmol/L, 1-hour 10.4 mmol/L, 2-hour 8.7 mmol/L. According to Canadian criteria, what is the correct interpretation?