A 32-year-old woman had gestational diabetes in her recent pregnancy, managed with diet. She delivered 6 weeks ago and is currently breastfeeding. Acc...

Question

A 32-year-old woman had gestational diabetes in her recent pregnancy, managed with diet. She delivered 6 weeks ago and is currently breastfeeding. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate follow-up for diabetes after GDM?

Accepted Answer

Perform an oral 75 g glucose tolerance test at 6-12 weeks postpartum

Answer

No further testing is needed if glucose normalised post-delivery

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Check fasting glucose only at 1 year postpartum

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Check HbA1c only at 6 weeks postpartum

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Test only if she becomes symptomatic

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Post-gestational diabetes follow-up

A 32-year-old woman had gestational diabetes in her recent pregnancy, managed with diet. She delivered 6 weeks ago and is currently breastfeeding. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate follow-up for diabetes after GDM?