A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation with no known risk factors attends for routine review. According to Australian guidelines, what is...

Question

A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation with no known risk factors attends for routine review. According to Australian guidelines, what is the standard screening test and timing for gestational diabetes in low-risk women?

Accepted Answer

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

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Random venous glucose at any time in pregnancy

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Fasting glucose at booking only

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HbA1c at 36 weeks' gestation

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No screening is recommended in low-risk women

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes screening

A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation with no known risk factors attends for routine review. According to Australian guidelines, what is the standard screening test and timing for gestational diabetes in low-risk women?