Question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman with no risk factors attends at 26 weeks. According to Australian practice, what is the recommended screening test for gestational diabetes and timing?

Accepted Answer

Oral glucose tolerance test (75 g) at 24-28 weeks' gestation

Answer

Random capillary glucose at any visit

Answer

Fasting glucose at 12 weeks only

Answer

HbA1c at 36 weeks

Answer

No screening is required in low-risk women

Practice question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman with no risk factors attends at 26 weeks. According to Australian practice, what is the recommended screening test for gestational diabetes and timing?