Question

A 40-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks has a random plasma glucose of 11 mmol/L and is diagnosed with gestational diabetes. According to NICE, what is the first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise)

Answer

Immediate insulin therapy

Answer

Metformin

Answer

Glibenclamide

Answer

No treatment is required

Practice question

A 40-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks has a random plasma glucose of 11 mmol/L and is diagnosed with gestational diabetes. According to NICE, what is the first-line management?