Question

A 32-year-old woman had gestational diabetes controlled with insulin. Six months postpartum she feels well and is no longer breastfeeding. What follow-up testing is recommended?

Accepted Answer

75 g oral glucose tolerance test now and regular diabetes screening thereafter

Answer

No further testing is required

Answer

Fasting glucose test only at age 50

Answer

HbA1c annually starting at age 60

Answer

Urinalysis only if symptomatic

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman had gestational diabetes controlled with insulin. Six months postpartum she feels well and is no longer breastfeeding. What follow-up testing is recommended?