Question

A 29-year-old G2P1 at 27 weeks' gestation with no prior history of gestational diabetes presents for routine antenatal care. According to Diabetes Canada and obstetric guidance, what is the recommended screening strategy for gestational diabetes in average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

Universal screening between 24 and 28 weeks with 50 g glucose challenge test followed by diagnostic OGTT if abnormal

Answer

Screen with fasting plasma glucose only at first visit

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No screening is required in average-risk women

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Screen only women with BMI >35 kg/m²

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Screen only if there is glycosuria on urinalysis

Practice question

A 29-year-old G2P1 at 27 weeks' gestation with no prior history of gestational diabetes presents for routine antenatal care. According to Diabetes Canada and obstetric guidance, what is the recommended screening strategy for gestational diabetes in average-risk women?