Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation with no risk factors asks about screening for gestational diabetes. According to Canadian practice, when should routine screening occur?

Accepted Answer

At 24-28 weeks gestation with a 50 g glucose challenge test

Answer

At the first prenatal visit for all women

Answer

Only postpartum

Answer

At 36 weeks gestation

Answer

No screening is recommended in low-risk women

Practice question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation with no risk factors asks about screening for gestational diabetes. According to Canadian practice, when should routine screening occur?