Question

A 31-year-old woman at 24 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. Results: fasting plasma glucose 5.3 mmol/L, 1-hour 10.8 mmol/L, 2-hour 9.0 mmol/L. According to Diabetes Canada pregnancy guidelines, what is the appropriate interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Answer

Normal glucose tolerance in pregnancy

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Impaired fasting glucose only

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Overt pre-existing diabetes

Answer

Result is indeterminate; repeat in 6 months postpartum

Practice question

A 31-year-old woman at 24 weeks' gestation undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. Results: fasting plasma glucose 5.3 mmol/L, 1-hour 10.8 mmol/L, 2-hour 9.0 mmol/L. According to Diabetes Canada pregnancy guidelines, what is the appropriate interpretation?