Question

A 28-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes is planning pregnancy. Her current HbA1c is 8.2% (66 mmol/mol). Which of the following targets is most appropriate before conception?

Accepted Answer

HbA1c <7.0% if achievable without significant hypoglycaemia

Answer

HbA1c <9.0%

Answer

HbA1c <8.0%

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HbA1c <5.0% regardless of hypoglycaemia

Answer

No specific target is recommended

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes is planning pregnancy. Her current HbA1c is 8.2% (66 mmol/mol). Which of the following targets is most appropriate before conception?