A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks undergoes a 50 g glucose challenge test; 1-hour plasma glucose is 9.8 mmol/L. According to Diabetes Canada an...

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A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks undergoes a 50 g glucose challenge test; 1-hour plasma glucose is 9.8 mmol/L. According to Diabetes Canada and SOGC guidance, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Perform a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test for diagnostic confirmation

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Reassure; this value is normal

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Start insulin immediately

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Repeat 50 g test at 32 weeks

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Check fasting glucose only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes mellitus

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks undergoes a 50 g glucose challenge test; 1-hour plasma glucose is 9.8 mmol/L. According to Diabetes Canada and SOGC guidance, what is the most appropriate next step?