Question

A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Her plasma glucose values are: fasting 5.3 mmol/L, 1 hour 10.2 mmol/L, and 2 hours 8.7 mmol/L. According to Diabetes Canada criteria for gestational diabetes, what is the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Answer

Normal OGTT, no gestational diabetes

Answer

Impaired fasting glucose only

Answer

Pre-existing type 2 diabetes

Answer

Hypoglycaemia requiring further work-up

Practice question

A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Her plasma glucose values are: fasting 5.3 mmol/L, 1 hour 10.2 mmol/L, and 2 hours 8.7 mmol/L. According to Diabetes Canada criteria for gestational diabetes, what is the diagnosis?