Question

A 30-year-old woman with no risk factors attends at 26 weeks' gestation. According to Australian guidelines, what is the recommended screening test and timing for gestational diabetes in most pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

75 g oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks' gestation

Answer

Random blood glucose at booking only

Answer

HbA1c at 36 weeks' gestation

Answer

Fasting glucose at 12 weeks only

Answer

No screening is recommended in low-risk women

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman with no risk factors attends at 26 weeks' gestation. According to Australian guidelines, what is the recommended screening test and timing for gestational diabetes in most pregnancies?