Question

A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation with no risk factors attends routine antenatal care. According to Australian guidelines, how should she be screened for gestational diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

75 g oral glucose tolerance test between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation

Answer

Random blood glucose test now

Answer

Fasting glucose only at 36 weeks

Answer

HbA1c at booking visit only

Answer

Screening is unnecessary in low-risk women

Practice question

A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation with no risk factors attends routine antenatal care. According to Australian guidelines, how should she be screened for gestational diabetes mellitus?