Question

A 26-year-old healthy pregnant woman at 26 weeks presents for routine antenatal care. According to Canadian diabetes in pregnancy guidance, which of the following is the recommended approach for screening for gestational diabetes in average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

75 g oral glucose tolerance test between 24-28 weeks

Answer

Random glucose at first visit only

Answer

No screening is required if BMI <30 kg/m²

Answer

HbA1c measurement only at 24-28 weeks

Answer

Capillary glucose self-monitoring for one week at 36 weeks

Practice question

A 26-year-old healthy pregnant woman at 26 weeks presents for routine antenatal care. According to Canadian diabetes in pregnancy guidance, which of the following is the recommended approach for screening for gestational diabetes in average-risk women?