Question

A 28-year-old G2P1 at 26 weeks undergoes routine gestational diabetes screening. What is the recommended timing and initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Screen at 24-28 weeks with a 50‑g 1‑hour glucose challenge (followed by diagnostic OGTT if abnormal)

Answer

Screen at 20 weeks with fasting glucose only

Answer

No screening unless symptoms

Answer

Universal 75‑g 2‑hour OGTT at 12 weeks

Answer

HbA1c only at 28 weeks

Practice question

A 28-year-old G2P1 at 26 weeks undergoes routine gestational diabetes screening. What is the recommended timing and initial approach?