A 30-year-old woman at 26 weeks' gestation with a singleton pregnancy and no prior history of diabetes attends antenatal clinic. According to Canadian...

Question

A 30-year-old woman at 26 weeks' gestation with a singleton pregnancy and no prior history of diabetes attends antenatal clinic. According to Canadian practice, which screening approach for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

1-step 75 g oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks' gestation

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Fasting plasma glucose only at first prenatal visit

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No screening is required in low-risk women

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Random plasma glucose at every visit; no formal OGTT needed

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Screening only postpartum with HbA1c

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes mellitus

A 30-year-old woman at 26 weeks' gestation with a singleton pregnancy and no prior history of diabetes attends antenatal clinic. According to Canadian practice, which screening approach for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is most appropriate?