Question

A 34-year-old woman had gestational diabetes in her recent pregnancy managed with diet alone. She is now 8 weeks postpartum and feels well. According to Australian recommendations, what is the most appropriate test and timing to assess for persistent diabetes?

Accepted Answer

75 g oral glucose tolerance test now

Answer

Fasting plasma glucose now

Answer

HbA1c now

Answer

Random capillary glucose at 6 months postpartum

Answer

No testing required until the next pregnancy

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman had gestational diabetes in her recent pregnancy managed with diet alone. She is now 8 weeks postpartum and feels well. According to Australian recommendations, what is the most appropriate test and timing to assess for persistent diabetes?