Question

A 30-year-old primigravida attends her booking appointment at 10 weeks gestation. Her BMI is 32 kg/m². According to NICE NG3 (Diabetes in pregnancy), what specific recommendation should be made regarding gestational diabetes screening?

Accepted Answer

Offer screening using a 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 24-28 weeks

Answer

Screening not required based on BMI alone

Answer

Offer screening using HbA1c at booking

Answer

Offer random glucose testing at each antenatal visit

Answer

Offer screening using a 75g OGTT at booking and repeat at 24-28 weeks

Practice question

A 30-year-old primigravida attends her booking appointment at 10 weeks gestation. Her BMI is 32 kg/m². According to NICE NG3 (Diabetes in pregnancy), what specific recommendation should be made regarding gestational diabetes screening?