Question

A 29-year-old woman at 26 weeks' gestation with no past medical history attends routine antenatal care. She has had an uncomplicated pregnancy and no previous screening for diabetes. According to current Australian diabetes-in-pregnancy guidance, which of the following best describes the recommended screening strategy for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in most women?

Accepted Answer

Universal 75 g oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks' gestation

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Fasting glucose only at booking visit, no further testing

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Screen only women with BMI above 30 kg/m²

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Random glucose testing at each antenatal visit without formal oral glucose tolerance testing

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Screen only women with a family history of diabetes

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