A 30-year-old primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation with no risk factors asks about screening for gestational diabetes. According to current Australian ...

Question

A 30-year-old primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation with no risk factors asks about screening for gestational diabetes. According to current Australian guidance, which is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Perform 75 g oral glucose tolerance test between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation

Answer

Do fasting glucose only at 36 weeks

Answer

No screening is required unless symptoms develop

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Random capillary glucose at every antenatal visit only

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Screen only if BMI >35 kg/m²

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes screening

A 30-year-old primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation with no risk factors asks about screening for gestational diabetes. According to current Australian guidance, which is the most appropriate approach?