Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks’ gestation is being assessed for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). She has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and a family history of type 2 diabetes. What is the recommended test to diagnose GDM according to NICE guidance?

Accepted Answer

75 g oral glucose tolerance test

Answer

Random capillary glucose only

Answer

HbA1c alone

Answer

Fasting glucose alone without OGTT

Answer

Urine dipstick for glycosuria

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks’ gestation is being assessed for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). She has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and a family history of type 2 diabetes. What is the recommended test to diagnose GDM according to NICE guidance?