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Pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy — DRCOG MCQ

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HardAntenatal CarePre-existing diabetes in pregnancyDRCOG

A woman at 11 weeks has type 2 diabetes treated with metformin. At her first specialist antenatal contact, which assessment is needed if not completed in the previous 3 months?

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Correct answer: A — Check retinal and renal complications now

Women with pre-existing diabetes should have retinal assessment and, where not done in the previous 3 months, renal assessment at the first antenatal clinic. This is part of joint diabetes-antenatal care and should not wait for later pregnancy complications.

Reference: NICE NG3: Diabetes in pregnancy: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng3/chapter/Recommendations